Molinism

[ moh-luh-niz-uh m, mol-uh- ]
/ ˈmoʊ ləˌnɪz əm, ˈmɒl ə- /

noun

the theological doctrine, formulated by Luis Molina, that the consent of the human will is necessary for divine grace to be effective.

Origin of Molinism

First recorded in 1660–70; Molin(a) + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM Molinism

Mo·li·nist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for molinism

Molinism
/ (ˈmɒlɪnɪzəm) /

noun

RC Church a doctrine of grace that attempts to reconcile the efficacy of divine grace with human free will in responding to it

Word Origin for Molinism

C17: named after Luis de Molina (1535–1600), Spanish Jesuit who taught such a doctrine