Jansenism

Jansenism was a religious movement in 17th-century France emphasizing human depravity, divine grace, and predestination. Inspired by the teachings of Cornelius Jansen, it stressed that salvation was only achievable through God's grace, with humans unable to earn it through their actions. Jansenists believed in a strict moral life and held that only a select few, predestined by God, could attain salvation. This movement often clashed with the Catholic Church's official teachings, leading to controversy. Overall, Jansenism highlighted the seriousness of sin and the necessity of divine intervention for salvation.