Godsplaining God Already Knows, Can I Really Choose?
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May 29, 2025 The hosts dive deep into the nature of free will, exploring whether our choices truly matter in a world shaped by divine sovereignty. They discuss the tension between human agency and God's omniscience, sharing humor and insightful personal anecdotes. The complexities of freedom are unveiled, distinguishing between coercion and spontaneity, while emphasizing the role of virtue in decision-making. Ultimately, they consider how human freedom develops alongside divine grace and knowledge, suggesting a harmonious interplay between our choices and a higher power.
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Pedagogical Choice Example
- Fr. Bonaventure chose to change his quiz approach last minute, asking students to submit puzzling questions about Kant.
- This spontaneous decision altered the trajectory of his class dynamics and was a clear exercise of free will.
Freedom Beyond Coercion
- True freedom involves spontaneity and absence of coercion but includes internal conditioning.
- Freedom can be how one perceives or deals with unchangeable external circumstances, a Stoic perspective.
Freedom in Intellect and Will
- Human freedom involves an interplay of intellect and will, allowing choices among finite goods.
- Nothing on earth is so overwhelmingly good that it forces a choice, allowing true freedom of specification.