Luis de Molina

Luis de Molina was a 16th-century Spanish theologian who addressed the relationship between free will and God's knowledge. He proposed that God possesses "middle knowledge," meaning that He knows not only what will happen but also what free creatures would choose in any possible situation. This allows for human free will while maintaining God’s foreknowledge. Molina's view suggests that God's plans incorporate our choices, enabling a dynamic interaction between divine sovereignty and human freedom, resolving the tension between predestination and the ability to choose one's actions. This approach helps reconcile belief in a thoughtful, loving God with human agency.