Indeed the underlying argument is about the existence of Free Will. Yours is a very astute observation, cybermike. Where God is concerned, one finds many apparent contradictions and paradoxes.
As SecretMethod70 points out, asking the big questions like this is a great way to further develop your faith and to better understand your relationship (or lack thereof) with God.
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