• Cost Benefit Analysis,  Molinism

    Molinism or Cost Benefit Analysis

    I know that Molinism (see here for definition and explanation of Molinism) is a very serious project and has garnered some very serious theologians and philosophers, but every time I try to get my head around it (especially W.L Craig’s version) I cannot help thinking that molinism sounds like a transcendental Cost Benefit Analysis. Something like this: First, list alternative projects/programs: creation of planets including a life sustaining planet with critters that are made in God’s image.  List stakeholders: God, man, animals, trees, rocks. Select measurement(s) and measure all cost and benefits elements: Glory, pleasure, fulfillment etc vs. Hatred, people in hell, suffering, immorality, earthquakes. Predict outcome of cost and benefits over relevant time…