Paper VIII Unlike the vast topics of philosophy, free will (ability to do otherwise and be the originator of the choice) is one that appeals to everyone regardless of their beliefs or life choices. The topic itself is an ontological issue, deeply rooted in the metaphysical nature of reality. For example, arguments for logical determinism are dependent on the aspect of the reality of time and whether or not the future already exists or if it is adaptable. Additionally, logical determinism can be approached by the religious route which implies that God’s omniscience makes it so that he knows the decision individuals will make. If that is so then individuals do not make their choices out of their free will, their choices already exist and they are unable to make the alternative choice. So the question really is
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To clarify, he does not simply want individuals to choose between the two but he really just wants for them to pick the good option. When individuals are making choices they often choose to comply and decide on the good option. They are even promised to save individuals a spot in heaven if they continuously commit good deeds. Thus, individuals are influenced to choose options they probably wouldn’t as a result of God. If choices are not being made on the “free” account of a person, without a higher force influencing them, then it goes to say that they do not have free will or they are not practicing their free own will.
A counterargument for this point would be that not all individuals believe in God, so if they don’t believe in him, they are not persuaded to make a certain choice over what they want. Thus, those who choose to believe in him, relinquish their free will to choose deeds other than good ones. Additionally, if one person or a few decide to not practice their free will, it cannot be concluded that free will, in general, does not
To clarify, he does not simply want individuals to choose between the two but he really just wants for them to pick the good option. When individuals are making choices they often choose to comply and decide on the good option. They are even promised to save individuals a spot in heaven if they continuously commit good deeds. Thus, individuals are influenced to choose options they probably wouldn’t as a result of God. If choices are not being made on the “free” account of a person, without a higher force influencing them, then it goes to say that they do not have free will or they are not practicing their free own will.
A counterargument for this point would be that not all individuals believe in God, so if they don’t believe in him, they are not persuaded to make a certain choice over what they want. Thus, those who choose to believe in him, relinquish their free will to choose deeds other than good ones. Additionally, if one person or a few decide to not practice their free will, it cannot be concluded that free will, in general, does not