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Then why do we do so many bad things?He sighed. Because one thing God gave us—and I’m afraid it’s at times a little too much—is free will. Freedom to choose. I believe he gave us everything needed to build a beautiful world, if we choose wisely.

Mitch Albom

Then why do we do so many bad things?He sighed. Because one thing God gave us—and I’m afraid it’s at times a little too much—is free will. Freedom to choose. I believe he gave us everything needed to build a beautiful world, if we choose wisely.

Tags: evil, free will, freedom

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About Mitch Albom

Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, journalist, and musician. As of 2021, books he had authored and sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Having achieved national recognition for sports writing in his early career, he turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being Tuesdays with Morrie—themes that now weave their way through his books, plays, and films and stageplays.