Update: I just learned about fatalism and I guess the whole Judas question has already been asked. Does this idea say anything about moral character though?

This is a question that’s been weighting on me pretty heavily: supposing all of our fates are predetermined and free will is a mere illusion, is it possible to commit any moral wrong?

Of course we all knew someone at one point or another who uses astrology as an excuse to be a bitch by saying things like “I can’t help being a Pisces” to justify their shitty behavior. This is what raises the question in my mind. If we entertain the notion (and I’m being completely hypothetical here) if our fates are predetermined, and we have limited or no control over who we are or become, then should we be held accountable for our misdeeds?

I’m new to this sub, and philosophy in general, so I don’t know if talking about the Bible is frowned upon, but Christians believe that through Jesus’ crucifixion, all people are forgiven and able to repent of their sins. At the same time they also believe that Judas committed the ultimate mortal sin, and he is in line with the devil for betraying him. Jesus knew that Judas would betray him, as was prophesied, and without his sacrifice (within the faith) no one could be made right with the Lord.

Judas’ fate was predetermined. If this action was predetermined did he have a choice in the matter? So if not, did he sin when he sold out Jesus to the Romans?