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Recent studies have indicated an increase in psychological disorders among young people in Western society. This article explores the potential contribution of Christian theology to the public debate by examining the dispute between Luther and Erasmus on free will. The crux of the disagreement lies in the question of anthropology: whether humans are free and the architects of their own lives, irrespective of divine intervention, or if biblical teachings offer a divergent perspective. Luther’s perspective, as outlined in this article, posits that human freedom is not as extensive as commonly believed, and that human life is, in fact, subject to the will of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. The recognition of this reality is proposed as a means of navigating the pervasive spiritual crisis that characterizes contemporary society.