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[croibhristeoir]

There is a matter which I have found myself considering more and more often in recent days, though I can not say I know what precisely began such contemplation. The community's nature in particular complicates the idea itself, which does not help matters if one were to try coming to a conclusion of some kind. What it can be narrowed down to at its core is, I think, a mere question of five words.

Do you believe in fate?

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[answerer_sword]

Yes.

[A simple answer for a simple question.]

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[croibhristeoir]

Unquestioningly and without qualifications? Do you believe everything is meant to happen, or that only certain events are set in stone?

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[answerer_sword]

A life is meant to follow along certain lines, but it is only possible to know of very few points along that line. Even with divination.

That is what I believe.

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[promisedknight]

No. Anyone who thinks they're destined to win or lose is giving up.

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[croibhristeoir]

Then you think life and events within it are what one makes of them?

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[promisedknight]

It's my choices and my journey. And my failures. I'm not leaving that up to anyone else.

[of_many_treasures]

I don't like being told what to do. Most of all by a pre-determined "fate".

[croibhristeoir]

Another question, if you would allow a small diversion from the original subject:

Do you believe it possible for one to lead themselves into an inescapable situation with but one conclusion?

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[unknownrival]

It's a complicated question... But in the end I'd have to say, that I don't believe in any situation where you no longer have the power to choose.

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[croibhristeoir]

It is--no matter how often I contemplate it I fear this is a question I will never comprehend.

What happens if hypothetically, any choice in a given situation is unthinkable. Is it then a hopeless situation where 'choice' itself is practically an illusion?

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[fortheworld]

No. I held the ability of precognition prior to accessing the Community. The futures I saw could be changed.

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[croibhristeoir]

How drastically could they be altered? Could some events change while others could not?

[aquaticrush]

I'm not really sure. But I do know this place can change it.

[croibhristeoir]

What I have always been unclear about is whether or not finding this place is itself fated somehow. Or if perhaps it is just some haphazard chaotic force acting specifically to redirect such 'fated' events.

[harlol]

of course i do!!!!
it is kind of inevitable
but at the same time
i always thought i understood it and could use it to my advantage. but i couldnt really because there was more than i could see!
so maybe it is better not to know your fate
so then you can make it yourself!

[croibhristeoir]

Is it 'fate' by definition if one creates it with their own hands?

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[desertification]

Of course not.

"Fate" is just a way for idiots to run away from reality.

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[croibhristeoir]

One would think that since it is such a common belief, either there is some measure of truth to it or that many people are deluding themselves.

So I take it you subscribe to the latter explanation.

[originaldragoon]

I believe there are some forms fate, and that they are not set in stone.

[croibhristeoir]

Would you say then that any given 'fate' for a value of the word can be changed?

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[selfished]

Doesn't that just have to do with religion? Since sure, I believe in it. We're all guided by God, right?

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[croibhristeoir]

I'm afraid I don't know anything of modern religion. Is that a common belief?

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[chuanifrinn]

[Video for Lancer is more a matter of comfort than laziness, he's already sporting a massive bloody stain on his left shoulder, why irritate it further.]

I'd rather not believe in fate...because of the implications. I'm trying to imagine some grand universal orderer out there in the cosmos moving us around like a bunch of pawns. I don't like it...and I like to think I can choose.

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[croibhristeoir]

What if you are put into a situation where any choice you make is equally painful? Could you then have been fated to suffer regardless of the method?

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[sugar_and_spice_witch]

I create fate, or at least certainty. That's the power of my magic. I'd say that I believe fate's created. Even a human can at times, through determination and hard work, make their desired outcome inevitable.