We know nothing absolutely, we know but appearances – phenomena
– Again, if endless sin be repugnant to every true conception of God, if it be repugnant to morality, for God freely to create any being, for whom such a doom is reserved, then you do not alter this fact by any possible theory as to the power of the human will.
– Next, you cannot fairly oppose a mere theory to a revealed assurance of the reconciliation of all things to God finally.
– Next let me add, that the very term, „free will,” is ambiguous; it may mean a will partly, or a will wholly, free. If it mean the former, I am most willing to admit man’s freedom. But if the latter be meant, then let me remind my readers that the acts of a will wholly free, i.e., undetermined by motive, would have no moral value whatever. Czytaj dalej „That which is incapable of defense morally, remains indefensible still”