Yes as an atheist, perhaps I see things a little more clearly. There is precious little difference between the Baptists, Born Againers, Catholics, FLDS, Muslims, etc. regarding their attitudes.
They all accept authority and being told what to do. You can't believe in an Omniscient God and Free will at the same time, unless of course you are schizophrenic.
“You can’t believe in an Omniscient God and Free will at the same time, unless of course you are schizophrenic.”
I do. I don’t belong to any particular donomination and still have the *free will* to call myself a Christian.
“They all accept authority and being told what to do.”
Again, this statement doesn’t apply to me. I have *skerted* authority most of my life but, I have tasted the inside of a jailcell and don’t wish to see it again.
Sure you can. Just because God is all knowing doesn't mean that He's all controlling.
I know how my kids are going to react about some things, but that doesn't mean that I make them react. I just know them well enough.