Would it please us if God had created us without freedom of thought? Maybe it would because we wouldn’t know anything different. If I had been the Creator, I would have been tempted to do it that way. I know in my heart that I would have been wrong though. That would be like never wanting your children to grow up. I personally wish we could have it both ways. Maybe we can in Heaven.
I think the way things are is a clue that God wants much more for us than mere existence. I’m looking at these things as if God exists, because I’ve come to believe he really does. What about freedom of speech? We’ve seen what happens in countries where speech is restricted. What would it be like to have freedom of thought, and not be able to say or do anything?
Does God allow greater freedom than you or I would if we were in control? Remember that God warned Adam and Eve about the tree of knowledge. He wanted to retain the right to make the moral decisions that arise as knowledge is gained. Now we have billions of “gods” fussing and fighting over what’s right and what’s wrong. When life is good, it’s kind of like Heaven, but the world has a dark side that is more like Hell.
If I were the Creator, I would be torn between whether to create robots, or humans, how much to let them think, say, and do. How long could I let the world go on? How could I just end it all? I wouldn’t be able to handle it.
I think all people wish God would restrict some thoughts, speech, and actions, but then we want to tell him which ones. To let God decide these things requires faith in him. That’s where Jesus comes in.
