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distinguishing between the term used theologically and otherwise.
This would appear to be impossible in a solely naturalistic system in which biochemical processes obey natural laws, not will.
This would appear to be impossible in a solely naturalistic system in which biochemical processes obey natural laws, not will.
[[Incompatibilism]] views free will as being in conflict with the doctrine of [[determinism]], while [[Compatibilism]] sees no conflict between the two.
[[Incompatibilism]] views free will as being in conflict with the doctrine of [[determinism]], while [[Compatibilism]] sees no conflict between the two.
For many, freedom of will is required for a functioning morality; that is, if we were not free we could not be held responsible for our actions, having been incapable of making a moral choice.
In some denominations of the [[Christian]] faith it is believed that humans were created with free will so that they would choose to believe in and worship [[God]]. Other Christian traditions, such as [[Calvinism]], believe that humans were created without free will, but that God's will determines our choice of him. The issue is theological. It relates to the human's acceptance of God, and does not mean that man is without free will in other respects.
For many, freedom of will is required for a functioning morality; that is, if we were not free we could not be held responsible for our actions, having been incapable of making a moral choice.
== Viewpoint of David Hume ==
== Viewpoint of David Hume ==