It is not a Catholic ping list. It was a question to the non-Catholics, of which you are one, I extended the courtesy to the Catholics so they could see you all dodge. Thank you for being the first.
E: that was a beautiful, thoughtful post you wrote; thank you, and pardon me for not responding right away, as I intend to...
V: we have free will from God. His Will is both ordinative and permissive, that is, nothing can happen in the universe unless God allows it to happen, or initiates it's occurrence.
Have to sign off for now. God bless both of you and our fellow FoRum members! Peace be with you! 🌟