How Do You Spell MOLINISM?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlɪnˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Molinism is a theological doctrine named after the Jesuit theologian Luis de Molina. It proposes that God has knowledge of all possible future events and that he allows free will to individuals to make choices among those possibilities. The word Molinism is pronounced /moʊˈlɪnɪzəm/ (moh-LIN-iz-uhm) and is spelled with the letter "M" as the first letter, followed by "O-L-I-N-I-S-M". The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced with a short "i" vowel sound.

MOLINISM Meaning and Definition

1. Molinism, also known as middle knowledge, is a philosophical and theological perspective that seeks to reconcile divine omniscience and human free will. The term "Molinism" derives from the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit theologian Luis de Molina, who developed this concept.

   At its core, Molinism asserts that God possesses "middle knowledge" – knowledge of both what individuals would freely choose in any given circumstance and how they would behave under various hypothetical scenarios. This is distinct from God's natural knowledge (knowledge of everything that could happen) and free knowledge (knowledge of everything that will happen). Middle knowledge positions God as possessing knowledge of counterfactuals – what would have happened if things were different.

   According to Molinism, God, based on His middle knowledge, actualizes the world that maximizes the overall goodness while respecting human free will. Humans are said to possess libertarian free will and have the ability to choose between options, yet God knows how individuals would freely choose under any given set of circumstances. Therefore, God can weave together all the free choices of individuals throughout history to accomplish His ultimate plans and purposes in the world.

   Molinism has found its application in various theological discussions, including theodicy, predestination, and divine sovereignty. While not universally accepted, it provides a conceptual framework for addressing the tension between God's foreknowledge and human freedom, aiming to offer a coherent explanation for the complex relationship between divine omniscience and human agency.

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Etymology of MOLINISM

The word Molinism is derived from the Latin word Molinus, which is the genitive form of Molinus.