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The basic conviction that leads me to my position is that I want to affirm the whole of Scripture as literally true unless Scripture itself gives me reason to think it doesn't mean to be taken as literal. There are, of course, many passages of Scripture which suggest that at least some aspects of the future are predestined and/or foreknown. But there are many other passages of Scripture which suggests that at least some aspects of the future are not predestined or foreknown.

I figured this out a long time ago without having to read it in an article by some theologian. This is so obvious from scripture that I question how any reasonable person could conclude otherwise. But then again, I'm a pretty smart guy, as much as this fact may pain some people.

[xzins]

ctd, you get grins for consistency: :>)

And, yes, I do think you're a pretty smart guy.

LOL.