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Fatalismthe is a neologism describing a theistic form of fatalism in which a divine will or plan determines all events and outcomes. In this view, the future is fixed or foreknown by a deity, constraining human freedom and agency.

Origin and usage: The term blends fatalism and theism and has appeared in contemporary philosophy and speculative fiction to explore questions about divine sovereignty, foreknowledge, and human choice. It is typically used as a framework for discussion rather than a widely adopted school of thought.

Core tenets: The central claim is that all events are determined or foreknown within a divine framework. There are two common variants: strong fatalismtheism, which denies meaningful libertarian freedom, and compatibilist fatalismtheism, which allows action to be voluntary in appearance while outcomes remain aligned with the divine will. Proponents may reinterpret moral responsibility within this structure.

Relation to other views: Fatalismtheism overlaps with theological determinism and predestination but is distinguished by its explicit fusion with a theistic model of divine governance. It contrasts with open theism, which posits genuine openness of the future. Some formulations attempt to distinguish foreknowledge from causation to preserve some concept of agency.

Implications and criticisms: Advocates argue that divine sovereignty provides a coherent account of providence and meaning. Critics worry about moral responsibility, genuine choice, and the possibility of authentic praise or blame. In literature and philosophy, fatalismtheism serves as a device to probe providence, fate, and human significance.

See also: fatalism, theological determinism, predestination, free will, foreknowledge, compatibilism.