Calvinism

n. a form of Protestant Christianity based on the teachings of French-born reformer John Calvin (1509–1564, also known as Jean Cauvin). He taught that God will grant salvation only to those who are predestined to receive it as an unmerited gift, the rest of humanity being predestined to damnation. Humans therefore can do nothing to save themselves and have no free will. See predestination.

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May 10th 2024

isotropy

n. the state of being the same, especially with respect to direction or orientation, symmetry of form, or uniformity of responses in the different parts of something. Compare anisotropy. —isotropic adj.