SELF-DETERMINATION

A number of Face Book posts imply that mankind's life and destiny are extensions of its thoughts and prayers. They improperly suggest that the power of self-determination is personally possessed by all mankind. Yet, unless one has created one's self, one did not solely nor self-determine one's existence. Thus, neither can one solely determine the nature of one's existence. Rather, the nature of one's existence is determined by many factors, some unique to that person; others beyond that person's power, thought, prayers or comprehesion. Only God is self-created or determined.