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Yes, I see the reasoning. My sense is that free will is crucial, otherwise our devotion to God is not voluntary, and without choice it’s not a relationship. Thus, free will can expose us to sin, to that devil always whispering in our ear. I think it was the Catholic Bishop Barron who, when asked why we don’t experience evidence of God speaking to us today, said, “But we do. He speaks to us through our conscience. That voice guiding us to do the right thing.” Thanks again, Jonas, I appreciate the theological guidance.

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I guess the distinction here is that we may have been originally made pure, very good, and blessed, but these qualities did not insure good judgement. Perhaps it’s our free will that opened the door to listening to the snake’s lies and taking that first bite of the apple? Thanks Jonas, much to ponder here.

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