Monothelitism is a theological doctrine that emerged in the 7th century, primarily within the context of the Christian church. It posits that while Jesus Christ has two natures—divine and human—He possesses only one will. This belief was an attempt to reconcile differences between the Chalcedonian and Monophysite positions regarding the nature of Christ. The doctrine was officially condemned at the Third Council of Constantinople in 681 AD. Monothelitism was seen as a compromise that undermined the full humanity of Christ, leading to significant theological debates and divisions within Christianity, particularly between the Eastern and Western churches.