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Reading through a thread on Calvinism I came upon the following explanation of "unconditional election," the "U" in "TULIP."
"These individuals were chosen before the foundations of the universe...."
The universe is thought to be close to 14 billion years old. I'm trying to picture its "Creator" back then planning the future existence of billions of "totally depraved" (that's the "T" in "TULIP") decaying bundles of protoplasm on an insignificant speck of a yet to be created planet, and choosing, 14 billion years ago, a tiny fraction of these bundles (the "elect") for redemption.
No offense, but does the overwhelming absurdity of such an idea ever trouble anyone during their quiet moments?
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"Election is the sovereign act of God the Father choosing specific individuals out from the entire body of condemned and fallen humanity. These individuals were chosen before the foundations of the universe and not as a result of any foreseen merit or activity or decision on their part. These chosen or elect individuals are purposed to become monuments to the Father's love for all of eternity."
"These individuals were chosen before the foundations of the universe...."
The universe is thought to be close to 14 billion years old. I'm trying to picture its "Creator" back then planning the future existence of billions of "totally depraved" (that's the "T" in "TULIP") decaying bundles of protoplasm on an insignificant speck of a yet to be created planet, and choosing, 14 billion years ago, a tiny fraction of these bundles (the "elect") for redemption.
No offense, but does the overwhelming absurdity of such an idea ever trouble anyone during their quiet moments?
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