Talk:Free will in theology

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(note: the summary in free will might be a good model for a longer lead)

[edit] Christian Communism

Do not, however, remove statements that you believe to be both true and common knowledge, simply because they aren't sourced. Don't, for instance, remove a reference to "earth's elliptical orbit" simply because the writer has not supported the assertion that planetary orbits are elliptical.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources

Free will is also a point of debate among both sides of the Christian communist theory. Because some Christians interpret the Bible as advocating that the ideal form of society is communism,[citation needed]....

Isn't this statement both true and common knowledge, thus not requiring a cite? (unsigned)

If it's "both true and common knowledge", then it should be easy to cite. I'm not sure everyone would agree that it is either, so that's why a cite would be in order. ፈቃደ (ውይይት) 13:21, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Also, "some Christians" is allowable, but needlessly vague. People might like to know who exactly interprets the Bible in this way - what churches or individuals. A cite also serves to clear that up. ፈቃደ (ውይይት) 13:24, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Eastern Orthodox views on Free Will

Dostoevsky seems to be a poor representation of the views of the Eastern Orthodox branches of Christianity. His written works are fiction, and while fiction may be used as a vehicle for expressing philosophical or theological concepts, it seems unlikely that his works were meant to be representational of his society's religious views.

[edit] Atheism and Free Will

What possible stances could an atheist have? How could one view free will through an atheistic approach? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Ashleymatto) 16:23, 10 April 2007 (UTC).