If your theological/philosophical system involves predestinating all things prior to creation, then you are going to get the rap about fatalism. I agree with David that it only properly applies to a capricious or irrational "fate." Still, philosophers will never be willing to cede that point.

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
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First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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