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https://wp-media.patheos.com/blogs/sites/766/2026/01/annunciation.jpg346273Why does God honor the free choice of human beings rather than forcing the divine will and plan on humans whether we like it or not? Because God chooses to offer the loving possibility of relationship to which each of us has the opportunity to respond "yes" or "no," rather forcing it on anyone. Nothing is more holy than choice.