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Tony Whelan replied to Noel Cooper's discussion 'Puppet Master God?'

Excellent - it is very important to realize that God is not the cause of bad things that happen - yet God is the cause of good things that happen. It is also important to note that when we say God is love (1 John 4:8) we do not mean that love is…

Dec 23, 2009

Puppet Master God?

Chapter 12 invites the reader to understand that “God is our Savior and Redeemer.” I have struggled throughout my life regarding the meaning behind to be saved by God. I have always thought of God as a powerful force who can save someone from an automobile accident or from illness – a miracle, perhaps. However, reading this chapter made me re-think what it means to be saved by God. In this chapter, the author makes the claim that God is our redeemer because “God frees us to set the course of…See More

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Puppet Master God?

Chapter 12 invites the reader to understand that “God is our Savior and Redeemer.” I have struggled throughout my life regarding the meaning behind to be saved by God. I have always thought of God as a powerful force who can save someone from an automobile accident or from illness – a miracle, perhaps. However, reading this chapter made me re-think what it means to be saved by God. In this chapter, the author makes the claim that God is our redeemer because “God frees us to set the course of…See More

Discussion posted by Noel Cooper Dec 23, 2009

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Noel Cooper replied to Noel Cooper's discussion 'Comment from TW'

Thanks for these thoughts, Tony. Eventually, I hope someone will read them! N

Dec 17, 2009

Noel Cooper replied to Noel Cooper's discussion 'Comment from TW'

I want to say, as I continue to think about it, that we are somewhat like puppets... except we can resist & pull away from the influence, and puppets can't.

Dec 17, 2009

Noel Cooper replied to Noel Cooper's discussion 'Comment from TW'

Quotation added by TW: “Perhaps the one question that most divides believers among themselves is this: Does God really interact with us? There are many of us who really expect God to be silent and distant. Occasionally we throw our prayers and…

Dec 17, 2009

Comment from TW

The idea of God as puppetmaster... I have often been against this as well. Yet, God does act. For instance, you said (in the preface I believe) that God didn't bring you and Pat II together any maore than God caused Pat's illness and death. God didn't bring you together, even though it's a blessing...? If it's a blessing, then god had some role in in.It's good to insist we're free - God is not a puppetmaster. Yet God does do things besides give us interior grace, wisdom... My father tells a…See More

Discussion posted by Noel Cooper Dec 17, 2009

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What Makes Us Whole got me thinking a lot about how God is active here among us. Here's a quote from John Powell that relates to the issue:“Perhaps the one question that most divides believers among themselves is this: Does God really interact with us? There are many of us who really expect God to be silent and distant. Occasionally we throw our prayers and gifts over the high wall that separates us from God. We hope that he hears, but we do not expect an answer. The question is critical…See More

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The idea of God as puppetmaster... I have often been against this as well. Yet, God does act. For instance, you said (in the preface I believe) that God didn't bring you and Pat II together any maore than God caused Pat's illness and…

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