predestination
noun
pre·des·ti·na·tion
(ˌ)prē-ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən 
ˌprē-de-
1
: the act of predestinating : the state of being predestinated
2
: the doctrine that God in consequence of his foreknowledge of all events infallibly guides those who are destined for salvation
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The Rings of Power is governed by an overwhelming sense of predestination.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Thus, David seeks to regain control of his life, presenting a thrilling exploration of the philosophical tension that exists between free will and predestination.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Request a Demo Rorty’s version of redemption stands out against certain religious strands in that it is explicitly set against predestination or essentialism.
—Big Think, 14 June 2024
This is a fun twist on the ancient idea of prophecy or predestination and, as such, makes for some compelling narrative uses—for a while, anyway.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Thus, David seeks to regain control of his life, presenting a thrilling exploration of the philosophical tension that exists between free will and predestination.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Request a Demo Rorty’s version of redemption stands out against certain religious strands in that it is explicitly set against predestination or essentialism.
—Big Think, 14 June 2024
This is a fun twist on the ancient idea of prophecy or predestination and, as such, makes for some compelling narrative uses—for a while, anyway.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
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“Predestination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predestination. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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predestination
noun
pre·des·ti·na·tion
(ˌ)prē-ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən
1
a
: the act of predestining
b
: the state of being predestined
2
: the doctrine that God has predestined some persons to eternal happiness and others to eternal punishment
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