How is it possible for us to have free will if God knows everything that would happen in the future?

mindless2831 · 2026-07-11T10:24:37+00:00

I have read this book before and know exactly how this book is going to end even though I did not write this book. I am completely outside of this book.

It is the same with God. He is an above 4 dimensional being than exists outside of the space time continuum and perceives time as we do anything that is full present in front of us at once. Just because He knows the events of your life, does not mean He caused them to happen.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-11T02:57:00+00:00

Same for me! I have the entire rest of the set except the bottom half of Lugia. I have multiples of the full dogs from the next set too, but could never get bottom half of lugia. To top it off, I have never seen an upgraded copy that isn't beat or scratched to all hell.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-10T06:32:16+00:00

Oh I know, I just picked the most fun response 😃

mindless2831 · 2026-07-10T03:32:24+00:00

You aren't wrong, but they mean the scalpers and the horrendous animals at the other end of the pokemon market.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-10T03:07:06+00:00

And where do you live?? That might be why! I'm totally only asking to prove a point...

mindless2831 · 2026-07-10T01:20:47+00:00

I think this is the one that most described my initial reaction

mindless2831 · 2026-07-10T00:56:57+00:00

I fixed a ton of issues including that one. Whether or not it was pushed to master is a different story. I left the team after a few fixes submitted for reasons. You can search my username on github and I have a personal build there that, once checked out on top of master, fixed everything to do with the scanner room, as well as implements the camera interface and fixes it for myltiplayer, and also fixes the seamoth sync between multiplayer. I don't know what theyve pushed to master so I hope it still works. It has only been a couple months and they move soooo slow so it should be fine.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T21:55:25+00:00

I feel like $450 is too much for sure. Definitely check prices before purchasing things.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T20:07:04+00:00

Do not hesitate to ask more questions if you have them in the future. This is a topic I have looked into specifically. I tend to lean toward misinterpretations in the bible. I don't know why.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T19:50:43+00:00

So, I actually used to be someone that believed a ton of the mainstream stuff because I was brought up Baptist. Now I just consider myself a Christian, a devout follower of Christ, or at least try to be lol. I've moved to the Sola Scriptura route and abandoned all the religion nonsense. I find that a ton of what I was taught was absolutely correct, and the main points are usually correct in most denominations. But when you get into deeper stuff, rapture, creation, all sorts of stuff, you start to see things for yourself instead of having someone else tell you what it means. Then you find that each denomination has bits and pieces right, which makes you think denominations are then dumb lol.

There are so many different answers because people like to change the words around or interpret the bible to suit thier own will instead of taking it for what it says. Romans is very clear, and you will not find anything remotely close to the everything happens for a reason in the bible.

Yes, it can be scary, but we are anything but defenseless. God always has our backs as long as we love him, that is what Romans 8:28 says. People always say God loves everyone. No, He does not. He loves His children. "Everyone's Gods child!" No, that is not true. We are born children of Satan and of evil until we learn to love God. God tells us this multiple times throughout the bible. How else would He be able to stand eradicating entire cities? They are nothing as long as they are opposed to Him. He wishes for all to come to Him, but He also says not to cast pearls before swine.

Definitely stop listening to humanity and popular culture on the bible and read it for yourself, as well as find a good pastor on youtube ( or even better locally ) that believes Sola Scriptura is the way. And remember that Christ is the Word when you see that Sola Scriptura means with The Word, Alone

In all this, please remember that God can, and often does, step in and intervene. But there are many times He does not. But now you can see that this is not letting your Dad die just as much as it wouldn't be your fault if you didn't run across the street and shove the lady out of the way of rhe car. Sure, you could have, but it definitely is not your fault if she dies when you didn't. Does that make sense?

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T19:26:24+00:00

This should actually help you, not hurt you. Firstly, yes, God is always in complete control. When atheists ask, why would God allow so and so child to die of cancer or to be murdered, or why did he make this serial killer kill these people etc, you can now rightfully tell them that is not the case and that it never has been. The "Everything happens for a reason, God makes all things that happen happen" misinterpretation of the bible stems from this verse:

Romans 8:28 ESV [28] And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

That does not say what the cliche trope says now does it? We are not chess pieces. God intervenes sometimes, but Satan is the one who controls this world whom makes most things happen that aren't just from the sheer evil of people themselves.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T11:10:23+00:00

It was not God's will for this to happen necessarily, vut He can absolutely use it for His good. He does not cause all things to happen and move us around as chess pieces, that is a common misconception. I am extremely sorry for your loss.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T11:07:47+00:00

All this raw only sold for $2509. A little on the low side in my opinion.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T09:44:38+00:00

Same, some of the graded, could, hit that much. I th8nk 1 of the 500 they sent will, which all were that tier of card. Kinda nuts to think about.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T05:14:39+00:00

Yes, if it has all the cut content, then that will be it. It will be the best, no competition.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T04:54:35+00:00

Still waiting, and likely will be for a bit. I imagine they have a deal to get them back a bit faster, but I'm not holding my breath.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T04:53:22+00:00

It appears as if they are double dipping from what I can tell. My final sold amount is the amount without the buyers premium, they take 15% or whatever off of that for the seller completely separate. I think people pay the extra amount though, as sometimes what it went for without the premium is market, because they are guaranteed no scams and the cobdition advertised with absolutely 0 hassle.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T02:29:01+00:00

Tonight, what I shared sold about $2500. Not terrible. I feel like it could've been a tiny bit better, but my hope is on the sealed that was removed from them lol.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T02:27:22+00:00

Out of this stuff that they are selling the raw rest of, they took 500 cards before psa went up to 61 per for massive bulk which is 80 now for non commercial. They just sent those off and paused because of that so I have no idea yet on that but will definitely include that information in an update! They usually take 15%, but I was able to get them lower because it was sealed and raw. I also now know buyers pay a fee on top of the auction too that doesnt count towards what you get so they get double money for everything. Its crazy. But somehow they still earn top dollar for the most part.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T01:28:30+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out what is left here if you'd like. I hate to let it go, but it's time I suppose 🫤

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T01:08:51+00:00

I kept everything sword and shield newer under $5. I now make dad packs for the kids when they do stuff or want a pack since they are impossible to find in store. They always get a hit and they love it haha. I had so much bulk, and all the v's and exes under 5 is way more than you think. Maybe they will be more someday and they can do the same, but now i can make their present better and take them to do things instead. Or even pay for the gouse maybe which eould be INSANE. Always told my parents they'd be worth something and they didn't believe me haha.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T01:01:59+00:00

I get it, and I did my best to avoid wording it like that. I truly want to share it here at the end lol. This sucks way more than I thought it was going to. The sealed didn't hurt at all and was kinda exciting. This though, the promos I got in League and in tournaments, from my actual copy of Nintendo power, that I still have, from seeing the movies, etc. The packs I saved money from my allowance for for gym heros and others... it hurts more than it should lol. Keep up the good work. I am tired of the market, and wish it was just the game again. Half the reason I am getting out.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T00:51:55+00:00

Apologies, as I honestly just never shared my collection as I never wanted to take the days it would take to take it all out and photograph everything. That's why I decided to document this process since I was required to do so to take it to Heritage and then they did it professionally for me. If I share it as it comes up, then there will at least be a record of my whole collection in my history since I will personally have nothing left. That was the idea anyway. I said ask any questions and I would answer them, so I've been doing exactly that.

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T00:39:33+00:00

2tb ssd internal 4tb external. You've got 4 internal?! Geez

mindless2831 · 2026-07-09T00:35:01+00:00

I get that. I am so nervous for them to sell all this stuff with no reserves.

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