Molinism

Molinism is a theological doctrine developed by Spanish Jesuit Luis de Molina in the 16th century. It attempts to reconcile divine grace with human free will, asserting that human cooperation is essential for performing good acts with God's help. This system posits that God possesses "middle knowledge," enabling Him to know what any free creature would do in any given circumstance, thus allowing for both divine foreknowledge and human freedom.12

Molinism sparked significant theological debate, particularly between the Dominicans and Jesuits, for centuries. It contrasts with other theological views, such as those emphasizing absolute divine predestination without human free will, like some interpretations of Calvinism.134