Beyond Divine Favouritism to Incompatible Natures
The concept of predestination, the idea that some souls are chosen for salvation while others are not, has long been a theological puzzle. For many, it raises a troubling question: is the Divine inherently unfair, favouring some over others? But what if the answer to this conundrum lies not in arbitrary divine selection, but in the inherent nature of the soul itself?
While many religions grapple with the concept of predestination, a select few, such as Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Gnosticism, and Catharism, offer a unique perspective. These faiths posit the existence of two fundamentally different types of spiritual energy: Light and Dark. Light energy, they teach, is naturally inclined towards good, while Dark energy is naturally drawn to evil. This duality offers a compelling alternative to the traditional understanding of predestination.
These faiths often view this world, or at least part of it, as a battleground rather than a creation solely of the Divine. They suggest that the influence of Darkness, sometimes personified as Satan “the Prince of the Power of the Air,” can sway even inherently Light souls. This dark influence, seen as a kind of spiritual interference akin to disruptive radio waves, can lead individuals astray. Consider the example of Saul, who persecuted Christians before his dramatic conversion to become Paul, an apostle of Jesus. This dramatic shift, these faiths suggest, is illustrative of the Light soul’s innate inclination towards good – when faced with the truth, they repent and align with their fundamental nature.
But what about those who seem incapable of such transformation? The very concept of a “Dark Tetrad” – encompassing traits like sadism, narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism – provides a contrasting perspective. Research demonstrates that many individuals exhibiting these characteristics may be aware of the wrongfulness of their actions, yet they feel no remorse, no desire to change. In fact, they may even derive pleasure from inflicting harm and manipulating others. This echoes the idea of a fundamental difference between Light and Dark souls – the capacity for repentance and transformation appears to be intrinsically linked to the inherent nature of the spirit.
Perhaps then, predestination is not a matter of divine favouritism, but an acknowledgment of an inherent incompatibility between these two forms of spiritual energy. Just as oil and water cannot mix, so too might Light and Dark souls be fundamentally incompatible, destined to travel different paths and ultimately experience different fates. The “judgement” spoken of in many religions could then be viewed as a process of separation, where these two mutually incompatible groups are divided for the benefit of the good, the separation necessary for the thriving and progression of the Light. This separation would not be an act of divine cruelty, but rather a natural consequence of the inherent difference in the nature of these souls.
This perspective extends not only to individuals but also to the sources of darkness itself, the Devil and his associated demons. The harrowing accounts of exorcists like Father Gabrielle Amorth and the psychological insights of M. Scott Peck lend credibility to the persistent concept of a malevolent dark force operating in this world. Their encounters with seemingly incorrigible evil seem to resonate with the concept of fundamentally dark souls, incapable of rehabilitation.
The concept of predestination may not be a matter of a divine being arbitrarily selecting souls for salvation or damnation. Instead, it could be seen as an intrinsic consequence of the existence of two fundamentally different types of spiritual energy: Light and Dark. The inherent incompatibility of these energies suggests that predestination may represent a natural sorting process, a necessary separation for the ultimate flourishing of good. This perspective offers a more nuanced understanding of a complex theological concept, suggesting that the answer may not lie in divine favouritism, but in the very fabric of our spiritual existence.
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