Discernment is the ability to perceive, understand, and judge things clearly, especially those that are not obvious or straightforward.
In specific contexts, discernment may refer to:
Religion
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Discernment in Christianity
In Christianity, discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perceptions or to judge well (or the activity of so doing). In the case of judgement, discernment can be psychological, moral, or aesthetic in nature.
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Discernment of spirits
Discernment of spirits is a term used in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Charismatic Christian theology to judge the influence of various spiritual agents on a person's morality. These agents are:
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, a term used in the theology of some Christian denominations to judge the influence of various spiritual agents on a person's morality
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