Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Are Prayers Pointless If God Knows What Will Happen?
Feb 26, 2025
Is prayer ineffective if God already knows the outcome of events? This intriguing question sparks a discussion on free will and divine omniscience. The morality of collective guilt is examined, challenging traditional views on Adam and Eve's decisions. Biblical interpretations around the afterlife are dissected, particularly in light of Lazarus's resurrection. Unique perspectives on the intertwining of non-physical and physical existence lead to a deeper understanding of the soul's relationship with the body. Mind-bending debates await you!
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Prayer and Omniscience
- If God is omniscient, He knows the future, thus cannot change it.
- This makes prayers seem pointless, as outcomes are predetermined.
Knowledge vs. Causality
- God's knowledge of future events doesn't cause them, it merely reflects His awareness.
- Knowing something will happen is distinct from making it happen.
The Book Analogy
- Greg Kokel uses C.S. Lewis's book analogy.
- He explains logical order versus temporal order, where one book supports another eternally.