Divine grace
Divine grace is a theological term which is present in many and varied spiritual traditions. However, there are significant differences between the way people of different traditions use the word.
Christian conceptions of grace
Within Christianity, there are differing conceptions of grace. In particular, Catholics and Protestants use the word in substantially different ways. It has been termed "the watershed that divides Roman Catholicism from Protestantism, Calvinism from Arminianism, modern liberalism from conservatism".[citation needed] Roman Catholic doctrine teaches that its sacraments and priests facilitate the reception of grace from God.[citation needed] Protestants generally do not hold that view.[citation needed] The view that Christians have on grace is undeserved mercy that God gave to us by sending his son to die on a cross to give us a way to be with him in heaven for eternity.
Non-Christian conceptions of grace
Hindu conceptions of grace
The Hindu philosopher Madhvacharya held that grace was not a gift from God, but rather must be earned.[1]
References
- ^ Great Thinkers of the Eastern World, Ian McGreal