It is logically impossible for an omniscient, omnipotent god to ....

[FortunaMaximus]

OP,

Omniscience and omnipotence is not grounds to rule out free will. It is possible for such an entity to set conditions in which the variables can choose their own paths. The choices you make shape your worldview. Free will is having the ability to shape worldviews.

It would seem there is a blur in many thinkers about the distinctions between predestination and free will.

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So in my mind the existence of a benevolent loving God wouldn't make a being with free-will illogical - it would make one a necessity.

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Exactly. He can only be benevolent if he allows you to make your own choices.