predestination

• Substantiv, das die Vorstellung bezeichnet, dass Ereignisse, insbesondere das endgültige Schicksal der Seele, durch göttlichen Willen oder Schicksal im Voraus bestimmt sind, oft verbunden mit theologischen Lehren wie dem Calvinismus.

A noun referring to the concept that events, especially the ultimate fate of the soul, are determined in advance by divine will or destiny, often associated with theological doctrines such as Calvinism.

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1. Fate or destinyB2formal

   The belief that events in life are determined in advance by a higher power or fate.

   Prädestination

   • Many people struggle with the idea of predestination and free will.
   • He felt that their meeting was a matter of predestination.
   • The concept of predestination is central to some philosophical debates.

   Synonymedestinydoomfateforeordinationfortunekismetpredeterminationprovidence

   Antonymechoicefree will

2. Theological doctrineC1formal

   In Christian theology, the doctrine that God has foreordained all events, including the eternal fate of every soul, often associated with Calvinism.

   Prädestination

   • Calvin's teachings on predestination have been widely discussed.
   • The theologian wrote extensively about predestination and grace.
   • Predestination remains a controversial topic in religious studies.

   Synonymeelectionforeordinationpreordination