On the determinist hypothesis an omnipotent God could have prevented all sin by creating us with better natures and in more favourable surroundings. ... Hence we should not be responsible for our sins to God. (J. M. E. McTaggart)

On the determinist hypothesis an omnipotent God could have prevented all sin by creating us with better natures and in more favourable surroundings. ... Hence we should not be responsible for our sins to God.

J. M. E. McTaggart

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