A theology that attributes everything that happens to God's direct will—including both good and evil—creates significant theological and philosophical problems. The Problem of Evil and Divine Goodness - If God directly wills all events, including acts of evil, suffering, and injustice, then it becomes difficult to reconcile God's goodness with the existence of such evils. - This theology risks making God the author of evil, contradicting scriptural affirmations of His holiness (Habakkuk 1:13, James 1:13). Moral Responsibility and Human Free Will - If everything happens according to God's direct will, then human choices—including sinful ones—would not be truly free but rather divinely predetermined. - This would undermine moral accountability, as people would not genuinely be responsible for their actions. - The Bible frequently calls individuals to repent and act righteously, which presupposes real human choic...
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