Because of agency or free will, I can choose what I believe and therefore determine my own course in this life.
I Choose Free Will
Pure and Virtuous Principles
Principles are, in essence, the algorithms of behavior; they are the behavioral rules we adopt to attain a goal. They are tools, in other words, for us to achieve our desires. As I read, I look for principles at play - the underlying rules which govern behavior - and I extend them to logical absurdity, …
A Short Self-Analysis
Post #1: A Short Self-Analysis Do I resent giving others what they ask? That is the limit of my grace. Do I fear giving others what they ask? That is the limit of my faith. ----------------------------------------- Post #2: Children Will Give a Straight Answer to These Do you like being forced to do what you …
Answers – Because I Keep Getting Asked
“Why did you do this?” “I felt it was the right thing to do.” “Did you think about the consequences?” “Of course, I’ve thought about them for two and a half years.” “Do you realize what you’ve given up?” “Actually, I’ve been more focused on what I have gained.” “What do you mean?” “I’ve never …
Why I Resigned From the LDS Church
It’s customary to write an exit letter when leaving an organization after a long period of time, so here’s mine. I have no desire to flame or insult anyone. You don’t have to read this. It’s for my own soul to find peace. I share it in the spirit of love, especially for those who …
Allow Me the Agency of My Doubts
Update: A better title would have been: "Please Allow me the Freedom to Have Questions." The word "doubts" causes people to think you are not a believer. I am a believer, yet I still have questions I want answered. I recognize it is my own responsibility to find answers to my questions but these particular …
We Have Limited Free Will
We have limited free will. Within certain limitations, we can make choices and act upon those choices. Our choices are partially controlled and determined by outside forces and by the laws of physics. But we have agency to act within certain bounds of natural laws that exist. We can exercise that agency, make choices and …
