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Predetermination

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Summary

Overview of theological predetermination doctrines (predestination) and their philosophical relations to fatalism and determinism.

Useful contrast for 'soul plan' claims, which are a non-theistic version of the predetermination idea.

An ancient frame. Useful as poetic narrative, dangerous as governance principle.

A specific version of reincarnation in which detailed lives are drafted before birth. No evidence beyond suggestible regression.

Life purpose, growth, synchronicity, soul groups, destiny.

Determinism, free will, destiny.

Growth, suffering, synchronicity, calling.

Children's past-life memories, birthmark cases, and the rebirth interpretation.

Past-life memories, karma, soul contracts.