A non-Calvinist might say, "If you believe in determinism then there is no morality, let alone sin, and man cannot be condemned."

determinism
In general, a philosophical doctrine holding that every event inevitably follows some antecedent event or events, that the course of nature is rigidly fixed by what has occurred in the past; in particular, that the human will is not free, all volition being the necessary outcome of inherited tendencies, acquired habits, irresistible impulses, under the influence of present circumstances or mental conditions. The will is determined, mechanically, by the strongest motive; it cannot act otherwise. The doctrine does away with responsibility, merit and demerit, right and wrong, morality of any sort.
New Catholic Dictionary
http://saints.sqpn.com/ncd02674.htm


Which philosopher taught this? How would you respond?

Isn't man already condemned before he even knows that Christ existed?

Last edited by Lynda; Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:55 PM.