God is the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." He imposes limitations upon his omnipotence in order to give us an opportunity to participate in his plan for perfect creation. This also allows us to be transformed into more perfect and godlike children with every experience, since it is the only reason that there is anything to think about or do in the world.

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God's sovereignty is absolute. Man's ability to act within the bounds of Creation in no way threatens it. Even as we are "free" to act, God knows how we will before hand, and thus knows the people who will turn to Him.

Agreed.

What's the story with the pfp?

it's something for people with curious minds who are willing and able to grapple with and explore their understanding of the word of god.

Gnostic?

You could say that. It's Christian Occultism, which is distinct from the likes of Crowley. It's the symbol of the Brotherhood of Light, committed to the "principles of cooperation to further the mission of teaching and disseminating the Religion of the Stars, the Secret Doctrine of the Ancient Masons or Magi, as set forth by Elbert Benjamine in the 21 Brotherhood of Light courses.

We welcome all seekers interested in study, discussion and the free exchange of ideas... We are interested in providing participation opportunities in carrying on the research tradition begun by Elbert Benjamine through the Brotherhood of Light’s Astrological Research Department, the ESP Research Department and Control of Life Research Department.

... [of] ancient origin, as a secret fraternal society, in Old Kingdom Egypt. It is also a reference to the title of two book volumes written by the Brotherhood of Light’s adepts, Thomas H. Burgoyne and Sarah Stanley Grimké."