[andyk]

So if God determined before the beginning of the world which individuals are to be saved

Well, I'm no theologian, nor am I a religious person, but given the concept of free will, I think it would be more accurate to say that God knew before the beginning of the world which individuals are to be saved. Think of the sorrow that would bring Him.

[timetostand]

The fear or God is the beginning of all understanding!
Can the blind see?

Belief in God seems childish and moronic to the unbelieving
world