[HarleyD]

Why don’t you first explain to me how you believe that God can be the author of sin.

Where have I stated that God is the author of sin? I've specifically stated God endowed Adam with an independent spirit. All God did was give Adam the opportunity to say "NO". And God knew that Adam would say "NO".

I'm not being nasty but I want you to think about this. Just to be clear, are you saying God didn't know what Adam would do?

[CynicalBear]

>>Where have I stated that God is the author of sin?<<

“Thus God knew very well about Adam’s character, what would happen, and ordained it to happen.” [post 77] And from your fellow Calvinist.

“Lam. 3:37-38 - Everything which happens is from God (good & evil).” [post 53]

“God managed Adam's failure to begin the human drama of failure/sin/brokenness and REDEMPTION” [post 68]

>>Just to be clear, are you saying God didn't know what Adam would do?<<

Knowing what Adam was going to do and ordering Adam to do are two different things.

[metmom]

How many times do I/we have to say no before you get it?