[dsc]

By the way, using those passages from Romans 9 to argue against free will constitutes "twisting."

Those passages have nothing at all to do with that question. The subject is man's weakness and fallibility, and the fact that we are not all created equal in terms of abilities and character.

[Gamecock]

So, what do they mean?

[Gamecock]

Allow me to rephrase my question, which was meant to convey my disbelief to your response of:

and the fact that we are not all created equal in terms of abilities and character.

What you are doing in this very statement is arguing in favor of election/predestination!

You are saying that some are unable, by character, to accept Christ!