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'''Free will''' is the concept that it is possible to make choices by an act of will based on independent thought. | '''Free will''' is the concept that it is possible to make choices by an act of will based on independent thought. | ||
| − | In the [[Christian]] faith it is believed that humans were created with free will so that they would choose to worship [[God]]. | + | [[Incompatibilism]] views free will as being in conflict with the doctrine of [[determinism]], while [[Compatibilism]] sees no conflict between the two. |
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| + | In some denominations of the [[Christian]] faith it is believed that humans were created with free will so that they would choose to worship [[God]]. Other Christian traditions, such as [[Calvinism]], believe that humans were created without free will, but that God's will determines our actions. | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
[[Category:Christianity]] | [[Category:Christianity]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 00:00, September 22, 2007
It has been suggested that [[::Free will in theology|Free will in theology]] be merged with this article or section. (Discuss)
It has been suggested that [[::Freewill|Freewill]] be merged with this article or section. (Discuss)
Free will is the concept that it is possible to make choices by an act of will based on independent thought.
Incompatibilism views free will as being in conflict with the doctrine of determinism, while Compatibilism sees no conflict between the two.
In some denominations of the Christian faith it is believed that humans were created with free will so that they would choose to worship God. Other Christian traditions, such as Calvinism, believe that humans were created without free will, but that God's will determines our actions.