Whether omniscience is (logically) compatible with human freedom is an ancient philosophical and theological question. Many have thought it is obvious that it is not compatible, but that is not at all so obvious on analysis. In any case, discussion of this question can teach us a lot about knowledge and logic, so if even if it has been discussed before, it is worth discussing again.

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... believe it is time for the Church in this country to stand up for religious freedom. Especially over the course of the last few years, we have seen repeated efforts—in the courts, in state legislatures, in ... are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." So this question of human freedom goes to the very heart of who we are as Christians and as Americans. So this Friday at the ...

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