St. Augustine originated the theory of predestination, but John Calvin (1509-1564), a French theologian active during the Protestant Reformation, was its foremost exponent. Predestination is the doctrine that God has determined on an eternal basis those whom he will save and those whom he will save, regardless of the person's faith or merit or lack thereof.
John Calvin, a French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation, made predestination a central part of his belief system. He believed that God had predetermined who would be saved and who would be damned, and that individuals had no control over their ultimate fate.
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Frederick Douglass was known for discussing religious belief in the role of slavery.
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The protestant doctrine of predestination is mostly attributed to John Calvin, the founder of the Reformed tradition (which includes Presbyterians today). Predestination as taught by Calvin was adopted as one of the five main precepts of Reformed theology.
John Calvin was an important Reformation leader who taught the ideas of free will and predestination.
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A religious adherent is someone who follows and practices the beliefs and teachings of a particular religion. They adhere to the principles, rituals, and traditions of their faith in their daily life.
The doctrine of predestination is mostly associated with Calvinism, and the rejection of Calvinist doctrines of predestination is called "Arminianism." John Wesley was the most influential leader who preached Arminian doctrines and his theology spread through the Methodist movement. So denominations with roots in the Methodist movement (anything with "Methodist" or "Wesleyan" in its name, plus some others) generally do not preach predestination.
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