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INFALAPSARIAN, n. One who ventures to believe that Adam…

“INFALAPSARIAN, n. One who ventures to believe that Adam need not have sinned unless he had a mind to - in opposition to the Supralapsarians, who hold that that luckless person's fall was decreed from the beginning.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“INFALAPSARIAN, n. One who ventures to believe that Adam need not have sinned unless he had a mind to - in opposition to the Supralapsarians, who hold that that luckless person's fall was decreed from the beginning.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A Supralapsarian believes the fall was preordained, while an Infalapsarian thinks sin requires a mind, challenging predestination.

In simple terms: Infalapsarian: sin needs intent, not fate.

Key Takeaway

Consider free will versus predestination.

Themes

theology philosophy determinism

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

theoretical educational

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • ethical reasoning
  • personal responsibility
  • spiritual study

Key Concepts

predestination free will human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think actions are predetermined?
  • How does intent shape moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

Complex theological terms can be confusing to lay readers.

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