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Contents:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - History of Congregatio de Auxiliis
15:20 - The Debate
27:05 - Outro

In the late 16th century, a theological controversy erupted between the Jesuits and the Dominicans—one so profound it spanned decades, involved multiple Popes, and culminated in the famed Congregatio de Auxiliis. At the center of the debate? Middle Knowledge—Luis de Molina’s proposal for reconciling divine foreknowledge with human freedom.

In this video, we explore the historical origins, metaphysical stakes, and theological flaws of Middle Knowledge, drawing especially on the arguments of Dominican theologian Charles René Billuart. You'll learn:

Why Thomists reject Middle Knowledge as violating God's perfection, truth, and causal primacy

How the Jesuit theory fails to coherently explain how God knows future free actions

The real meaning of “future” and how it requires divine decree to be intelligible

Why objections from Scripture (like Matthew 11:21) do not support the Molinist view

The forgotten history behind Rome’s near-condemnation of Molinism

Whether you're a student of Thomistic thought or simply interested in deepening your understanding of divine providence, this video offers a rigorous and accessible critique of one of the most debated doctrines in Catholic theology.

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