The concept of Act of willing in Christianity
The Catholic Church defines the Act of willing as a distinct process that focuses on the end objective rather than the means of achieving it, which is characterized by choice. This concept highlights the importance of free will, stating that an act of willing exists when we consciously choose to will something and does not exist when we choose not to.
Synonyms: Decision, Choice, Intention, Want, Desire, Volition, Determination
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Christian concept of 'Act of willing'
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) The act of willing is distinct from choice, involving the end objective, while choice emphasizes the means to achieve that end.[1]
From: The city of God
(1) This is described as something that is present if we will it, and absent if we do not, emphasizing the role of free will.[2]