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katholisch
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I heard a statement today that puzzled me. Someone whom I consider very knowledgeable in any area of Catholicism said that
God has given us free will. This I am familiar with and agree with when it comes to choosing God to be in our lives etc. However, they also stated that God does not decide when we will die or what else will happen to us. It happens in it’s own time, however God knows that it will happen. The example of 9/11 was brought up. God knew it was going to happen, but he did not stop it. I see this point as well.
I do though feel that this detaches God from our lives. If he will not intercede on our behalf, why do we pray for help with anything?
Or does he intercede, but only for a few people? On what basis?
How does this all fit together? Can anyone help me understand this viewpoint? Thanks for any (name removed by moderator)ut.
God has given us free will. This I am familiar with and agree with when it comes to choosing God to be in our lives etc. However, they also stated that God does not decide when we will die or what else will happen to us. It happens in it’s own time, however God knows that it will happen. The example of 9/11 was brought up. God knew it was going to happen, but he did not stop it. I see this point as well.
I do though feel that this detaches God from our lives. If he will not intercede on our behalf, why do we pray for help with anything?
Or does he intercede, but only for a few people? On what basis?
How does this all fit together? Can anyone help me understand this viewpoint? Thanks for any (name removed by moderator)ut.