(November 20, 2017 at 3:43 pm)Whateverist Wrote:(November 20, 2017 at 3:40 pm)SteveII Wrote: Basically, maximally ideal for its intended purpose. But when it's modifying 'being', we are talking more about abilities. Doesn't matter though, I followed up that sentence with a clarification that was at least sufficient to cover the OP's attempt to link free will with learning by trial and error. You cannot escape learning by trial and error without the knowledge of everything appropriate to being human (including moral knowledge).
What is my intended purpose, oh Steve?
To do what God wants of you. i.e. your intended purpose is God's intended purpose?
God? You know, that guy whose presence is indistinguishable from his absence?
Hmm... I make God sound like the classic deadbeat dad.
