(August 15, 2016 at 3:19 pm)Atheist_BG Wrote: I've been thinking lately - if god has given us free will, the freedom to choose for ourselves, then he must be an atheist. Religion (Christianity in particular) is known for highjacking people's freedom for centuries (you'll either believe in god or we'll kill you), so free will can't come from religion. So, if god gave us the freedom to choose what to believe, that makes him an atheist.
What do you think about that thought?
When we say we believe in something, it does imply that we don’t know for sure. Else we would say we know such and such. Yes free will does come into play when we make a choice on what to believe. If God exist or God does not exist. Which country will win the Olympics? etc. In time these beliefs turn into knowledge. If God exist He does not believe He exist, He knows He exist. So in this sense of the word believe, God cannot believe He does not exist because He knows He exist.
In regard to free will. This is my take on it.
Think of a GPS Navigation system. If we got a good one, we are happy to follow it because we can trust the directions given. Sure we are free to go a different route.
Now consider this. Suppose one-day a computer was invented that knew everything. It knew you so well that you could ask it what should I do next and it will tell you. Would you not be wise to follow its advice? God has given free will to take His advice and become like Him or go our own way.
