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It should be noted that a consistent, orthodox Christian view on this discussion is actually summed up in what is called Compatibilism[0]. (tl;dr — autonomous f
by nvahalik 9y ago
It should be noted that a consistent, orthodox Christian view on this discussion is actually summed up in what is called Compatibilism[0]. (tl;dr — autonomous free will does not exist.)
The late Greg Bahnsen wrote on this topic[1] a lot. If you can find some of his debates on YouTube they are well worth the time if you are interested in this topic.
[0]: https://www.monergism.com/topics/free-will/compatibilism https://www.monergism.com/topics/free-will/compatibilism
[1]: http://www.cmfnow.com/articles/pt131.htm http://www.cmfnow.com/articles/pt131.htm
- lisper 9y agoI was actually trying hard to get my God character to fairly represent the compatibilist position, though this was a real challenge for me because I personally believe that compatibilism is self-contradictory. If I didn't get it right, all I can say is I gave it my best shot.