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predestination
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The theological doctrine that all events, especially a person's ultimate salvation or damnation, are determined in advance by a divine power.
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Calvinist theology places heavy emphasis on the doctrine of predestination.
The novel explores predestination versus free will through its protagonist's struggles.
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A specifically theological term, most associated with debates in Christian doctrine about salvation and free will.
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