Xena, I too have considered the "predestination thing" and how it applies to certain individuals who became a significant part of history. All in all, we wouldn't be where we are today, if things had not taken place exactly as they did.
People make their own choices and are free to do so in this life. However, I do believe that we all have to live every type of human existence possible through eons of our soul residing in their earthly hosts. This means, we would be perhaps the giver or the receipient of "evil or badness". We would have to know the other side of good, in order to see why the good is the better choice.
There are many who believe that our souls "make a contract" with the universal creators before taking a new host. That contract more or less discloses the things they must experience. The choice comes in how they decide to fulfil the contract--the decisions they make.
For example, I have learned that Hitler was religous. He believed that it was his job to exterminate the Jews because they were the ones responsible for the death of Jesus. In turn, Judas hoped with all his heart that Jesus would have been stronger and really be a leader of the people, to help free them from the bondage of false teachings, and strong controlling governments. When he finally realized that Jesus didn't have an interest in being a King, he was disappointed and ashamed that Jesus would walk away from such an opportunity.
Very interesting. Yes, let me know of any sources where I can find more information. We haven't watched the movie yet--waiting till the weekend.
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