Molinism

1 of 2

noun (1)

Mo·​li·​nism

ˈmōləˌnizəm,

ˈmäl-

plural -s

: a doctrine that it is man's free cooperation which makes it possible for him to perform a good act with God's helping grace compare congruism, thomism

Molinism

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: quietism

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish molinismo, from Luis Molina †1600 Spanish Jesuit and theologian + Spanish -ismo -ism

Noun (2)

Spanish molinismo, from Miguel de Molinos †ab 1697 Spanish priest and mystic + Spanish -ismo -ism

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