Molinism

[ moh-luh-niz-uhm, mol-uh- ]

/ ˈmoʊ ləˌnɪz əm, ˈmɒl ə- /

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noun

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

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Origin of Molinism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Molinism

Mo·li·nist, noun

Words nearby Molinism

molester, Molière, molilalia, Molina, moline, Molinism, Molinos, Moliones, Molise, moll, mollah

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How to use Molinism in a sentence

In Scholasticism he founded a school of his own, and modified Molinism by his system of Congruism.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell
This question of Jansenism and Molinism occupied France for about two hundred years.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 3 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
This would be a sure stroke, and almost the only means of establishing it and destroying Molinism.
Pascal|John Tulloch
Molinism was a favourite bugbear among the orthodox Romanists of Innocent the Twelfth's day.
A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)|Mrs. Sutherland Orr

The first part of this proposition is scandalous, savouring of Molinism and apostacy.
Records of The Spanish Inquisition|Andrew Dickson White

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

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