Outline of Edwards Arguments in part V.I Arminians say if something causally predetermines our choices, we are not responsible. But responsibility is not the cause of choices, it’s in the nature of choices If responsibility is in the cause of choices, we search through an infinite regression of causes, and nothing is ever responsible. My Response Point 1 is close, but not quite accurate. While our actions can be predetermined, our choices cannot be. Choice cannot be predetermined, else it’s not choice. Predeterminism leave us with only one possible action, but choice requires alternatives (i.e. more than one). A “predetermined choice” is self-contradictory, implying we can choose something we can’t choose. So we think Calvinists are inconsistent for saying we can choose. Also, Arminians agree that we are responsible for our choices. Even though we deny we are responsible for things we are causally predetermined to do, we are not saying responsibility lies in the cause of choices,
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We can hope it isn't this bad (although things do look dark). God knows and we can pray either way.
God be with you and give you the words and strength when you visit.
Dan
I heard from Billy. If you would like to know a bit more, please email me. My address is available via my profile.
God be with you,
Dan
God be with you,
Dan
I did go by the county jail, but Billy had already bonded out, so I wasn't able to see him.
I don't know that there is more to say privately at this time, but if there is, or if I might be of any help from a local perspective, please email me at sam@carychristian.org