>>>>Well, the free will thing is true as far as it goes, but I would like to have had the opportunity to choose whether or not to be born. I think I would have passed. There's way too much sorrow and heartache waiting for you, despite the highs.
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>>>It's interesting that you feel this way, in spite of your relationship with Jesus. I, otoh, despite a fair amount of cr*p in my life, look forward to each new day, and expect the best of people.
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>>>Tamar
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>>I have an assurance and hope, but the point was about free will. If we really had free will, we would have been given the opportunity to opt out.
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>I think my point is that you have an assurance of an afterlife, yet this one disappoints you.
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>I assume I have only this life and am making the most of it, and doing my best to enjoy it.
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>Tamar

I agree and I do the same, I just don't think you can say we REALLY have free will. I guess I see things you don't also. I couldn't begin to list the carnage I've come across during my years as a cop. I feel blessed to be somewhat sane.