The role of Fate in Middle Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Zoe · 02-09-2001, 08:27 PM

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Re: The role of Fate in Middle Earth

Gilthalion: The Christian concept of fate and free will at the same time, as far as I know, is based on the idea that God exists outside of the universe (including time), and therefore can say exactly what will happen and when, so in a way, we are fated to do certain things. On the other hand, we exists inside the universe and time and can make our own decisions, although God knows in advance what our choices will be. It's not about limiting power.

(At least, I think that's how it goes. But then, I've never had any formal theological training, and I could be wrong.)

Just thought the side note could be of interest. You can get back to Fate in the ME now. <img src=wink.gif ALT="

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02-09-2001, 08:27 PM	#1
Zoe Wight Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 223	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 184</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: The role of Fate in Middle Earth Gilthalion: The Christian concept of fate and free will at the same time, as far as I know, is based on the idea that God exists outside of the universe (including time), and therefore can say exactly what will happen and when, so in a way, we are fated to do certain things. On the other hand, we exists inside the universe and time and can make our own decisions, although God knows in advance what our choices will be. It's not about limiting power. (At least, I think that's how it goes. But then, I've never had any formal theological training, and I could be wrong.) Just thought the side note could be of interest. You can get back to Fate in the ME now. <img src=wink.gif ALT=""> </p>