Catholic View:
The Catholic Church teaches that humans have free will, but it is limited by God’s sovereignty and omnipotence. Humans have the ability to choose between good and evil, but they cannot choose to do something that is completely outside of God’s plan.
The Catholic Church also teaches that grace plays a significant role in free will. While humans have the ability to choose, without the grace of God, they are inclined towards sin. Through the grace of God, humans are empowered to overcome their sinful nature and make choices that lead to holiness.
Presbyterian View:
The Presbyterian Church teaches that humans have free will, but it is not absolute. While humans have the ability to make choices, their choices are limited by their fallen nature and sinfulness.
Presbyterians also believe that grace plays a role in free will, but it is not viewed as necessary for every decision. Instead, grace is viewed as empowering believers to make choices that align with God’s will and lead to growth in holiness.
Presbyterians also emphasize predestination, the idea that God has preordained certain individuals for salvation. However, they do not believe that this negates the reality of free will. Instead, they see predestination as being in line with God’s omniscience and sovereignty.
