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AP World History

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What is the term for the belief that God has already determined, in advance, who will be saved and who will suffer from eternal damnation?
  1. Transubstantiation
  2. Transcendentalism
  3. Chaos theory
  4. Predestination
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Answer - D - Predestination is the term for the belief that God has already determined, in advance, who will be saved and who will suffer from eternal damnation.

Key Takeaway: Predestination is a religious concept that discusses the relationship between God and his creation. People who believe in predestination believe that God has a “predetermined” plan for the fate of the universe and all who reside within it. Historically, predestination is most affiliated with the teachings of John Calvin and St. Augustine of Hippo.
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