Freedom

 

"Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better." - Albert Camus Humans are not puppets. Sometimes, when I hear people talk about God and prayer, the implication is that we have no choice and that all action is determined by God alone. A moment's reflection should make me hesitate about such a viewpoint. Murder, rape, child abuse, and prejudice do not stem from God, but result from the misuse of God's gift of freedom. As an addict and alcoholic, I know prayers that are not accompanied by...