Providentialism
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| Providentialism was frequently featured in discussions in European circles seeking to justify [[imperialism]] in the 19th century, on the grounds that the suffering caused by European conquest was justified under the grounds of furthering God's plan and spreading [[Christianity]] to distant nations. | Providentialism was frequently featured in discussions in European circles seeking to justify [[imperialism]] in the 19th century, on the grounds that the suffering caused by European conquest was justified under the grounds of furthering God's plan and spreading [[Christianity]] to distant nations. | ||
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| - | Providentialism is also a term sometimes used to er to the general [[philosophy]] of [[Quiverfull]] adherents. Quiverfull is a small movement among conservative [[evangelical Christians]]. Advocates oppose the general acceptance among [[Protestant]] Christians of deliberately limiting family size through use of [[birth control]]. Advocates believe God controls via providence how many children are conceived and born, pointing to Bible verses that describe God acting to "open and close the womb". Continual "openness to children", to [[conception (biology)|conception]] during routine [[sexual intercourse]], irrespective of timing of the month during the [[ovulation]] cycle, is considered by Quiverfull adherents as part of their Christian calling in submission to the lordship of Christ. | ||
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Providentialism is a belief that God's will is evident in all occurrences. It can further be described as a belief that the power of God (or Providence) is so complete that humans cannot equal his abilities, or fully understand his plan. Another aspect of providentialism is the belief that God's plan is beyond the control of humans, and that sometimes this may be expressed in seemingly bad things happening to good people. It may further be understood as a belief that all that occurs is for the greater good.
Providentialism was frequently featured in discussions in European circles seeking to justify imperialism in the 19th century, on the grounds that the suffering caused by European conquest was justified under the grounds of furthering God's plan and spreading Christianity to distant nations.
