predestination
[/ˌpriːdɛsˈtɪneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: predestinations
predestinação
1. The belief that all events have been willed by God or fate and that humans cannot change their predetermined course
The theologian debated whether predestination contradicts human free will.
O teólogo debateu se a predestinação contradiz o livre arbítrio humano.
2. A destiny or fate that is thought to be inevitable or predetermined
She felt that meeting him was predestination rather than mere coincidence.
Ela sentiu que encontrá-lo era predestinação e não simples coincidência.
3. In theology, God's foreordination of certain souls to salvation
Calvinist doctrine emphasizes predestination as a core theological principle.
A doutrina calvinista enfatiza a predestinação como um princípio teológico fundamental.
Predestination is a significant theological concept in Christian denominations, particularly Calvinism. In both American and Brazilian cultures, the term is primarily used in religious, philosophical, and academic discussions. In secular contexts, it's often used romantically to describe fateful meetings or events. The concept has been influential in shaping Western philosophy and theology, and discussions about predestination versus free will remain relevant in contemporary debates about determinism and human agency.
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