This debate came up in Adult Sunday School today:

https://philosophical-theology.com/2023/08/05/subtle-yet-significant-differences-between-molinism-and-theological-determinism-does-it-really-matter/

Far from being 'speculative nonsense,' getting this doctrine right (or wrong) can have significant impact on our heart-stance before the Lord in the face of deep suffering and loss.

I vote yes on molinism. :) I think it’s far more congruent with scripture where strict determinism has to do gymnastics with many more free will oriented passages.

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The problem with Molinism is that it is incompatible with the infinity, eternity, and impassibility of God--it makes God (specifically, his knowledge) _dependant_ on his own creation. Even more specifically, it teaches that 'God decreed because he foreknew,' whereas Scripture teaches that he 'foreknew because he decreed.'

My response to Molinism is to 'mind your circles.' Here's a very brief discussion of what that means, if you're interested:

https://www.jayopsis.com/2009/01/van-til-circles-and-story-of-life.html