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MERE MOLINISM SECOND EDITION IS HERE!
Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, Second Edition:
A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysis
Timothy A. Stratton
Forward by
J. P. Moreland
Join Tim live this Thursday at 3 PM CT to ask your toughest questions and meet the contributors!
Grab your copy of the newly expanded second edition and dive into the discussion today.
Mere Molinism Second Edition is hot off the presses—grab your copy today and join Tim live this Thursday at 3 PM CT for an exclusive Q&A!
MERE MOLINISM SECOND EDITION IS HERE!
Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, Second Edition:
A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysis
Timothy A. Stratton
Forward by
J. P. Moreland
Join Tim live this Thursday at 3 PM CT to ask your toughest questions and meet the contributors!
Grab your copy of the newly expanded second edition and dive into the discussion today.
Mere Molinism Second Edition is hot off the presses—grab your copy today and join Tim live this Thursday at 3 PM CT for an exclusive Q&A!
GOOD READS
Hayden Carroll’s Creation Dilemma: A Strong Argument That Ultimately Fails
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due Over the past several years, I have had countless conversations with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some have been excellent. Others have consisted primarily of people repeating talking points they had heard elsewhere and simply referring to their own subjective feelings. But something has changed. I recently returned from another trip to Utah, and I was genuinely encouraged by what I encountered. I met numerous B
Dr. Tim Stratton
2 days ago
The Ontological Argument, Eternal Souls, and a Surprising Lesson from Mormonism
I have long been a defender of the modal ontological argument. While many Christians are uncomfortable with it, I have found it to be sound and compelling (see a short video I recorded for Frank Turek on the Ontological Argument here). The argument goes like this: If the concept of a maximally great being is logically possible, then a maximally great being exists necessarily. And if a maximally great being exists necessarily, then a maximally great being exists in every poss
Dr. Tim Stratton
5 days ago
You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America
At first glance, that title sounds absurd. Of course we have freedom of religion in the United States—it's one of our most cherished rights. But if by “freedom of religion” we mean the unlimited right to believe and do anything whatsoever in the name of religion, then the truth is simple: you do not have that freedom in America—and you never have. The question is not whether religious freedom exists, but what it actually means—and where its limits must be drawn. The United St
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 15
Do stories have essence? Using God of War to explore the nature of ‘things.’
In one of the very few articles I’ve published, I argued for the merits and beauty of God of War 2018.[1] I played the HD remasters of the first two almost 20 years ago, the PS3 ports of the PSP versions, God of War 3, Ascension, and Ragnarök in addition to the 2018 game. So you get the idea, I’m a fan of this series. Last week Sony announced that for the first time, the next game in the series will not feature Kratos as the main playable character but will shift focus to his
Phil Kallberg
Jun 11
Mere Molinism Remains
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss Molinism with Ryan Mullins, Tyson James, and Josh Klein on the FreeThinking Ministries YouTube channel. The conversation was enjoyable, thought-provoking, and quite helpful. In my opinion, it really advanced the ball further to the goal of truth. It also clarified something I have been arguing for years: many objections aimed at Molinism are actually aimed at particular models used by some Molinists rather than at the essence of Moli
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 9
Animal Suffering, Alex O’Connor, and Defeating Defeaters
Over the last few years, I have actually become somewhat of a fan of Alex O’Connor. Many readers will remember the teenage "Cosmic Skeptic" who exploded onto YouTube years ago. While I appreciated his intelligence and willingness to engage difficult ideas, I often found him unnecessarily abrasive and overly confident. But Alex has matured considerably over time. He has become more thoughtful, more nuanced, and more willing to admit complexity where complexity exists. In a wor
Dr. Tim Stratton
May 22
When Family Ties Fracture: An Empirical and Biblical Response to Adult Child–Parent Estrangement
Abstract: Family estrangement—defined as the deliberate and often prolonged cessation of contact between adult children and their parents or other relatives—has become a significant social, psychological, and spiritual challenge in contemporary American life. This article integrates empirical research from national surveys (1995–2025) with careful, contextual interpretation of Scripture. Drawing on data from Pillemer (2020), Reczek et al. (2023), YouGov (2025), and clinical o
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 12
Oh, the Irony!
Lately I’ve noticed that Scripture is full of unexpected reversals — moments where God works in ways that overturn human expectations. Then, after reflecting more deeply on the biblical narrative and listened to my son, Dr. Tim Stratton, teach on Molinism (see his new book, the second edition of Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism), something came into focus for me in a new way. It began with a simple realization: God is far more surprising than we often admit.
Suzanne Stratton
May 8
From Cosmos to Conscience: Four Big Bangs, One Missing Cause
By Dr.Dan Eichenberger Secular cosmologists and theists alike agree: space, time, and matter came into existence from nothing. Whatever caused this had to be spaceless, timeless, and immaterial—plus unimaginably powerful and intelligent. Yet that single event only gets us to the first of four discrete explosions required to explain the world we actually observe. The Cosmological Big Bang produces the universe itself—something from nothing. Physics describes what happened afte
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 7
If I Were a Mormon: A More Coherent View of God
Over the past several years—especially since 2018—I’ve made multiple trips to Utah every year. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve been out there, but it’s starting to feel like a second home. I can understand why Brigham Young reportedly said, “This is the place.” It’s beautiful. One of the things I appreciate most about Utah is the culture of open conversation. In many places, people are told to avoid discussing politics or religion. But that’s not the case in U
Dr. Tim Stratton
Apr 27
Hayden Carroll’s Creation Dilemma: A Strong Argument That Ultimately Fails
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due Over the past several years, I have had countless conversations with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some have been excellent. Others have consisted primarily of people repeating talking points they had heard elsewhere and simply referring to their own subjective feelings. But something has changed. I recently returned from another trip to Utah, and I was genuinely encouraged by what I encountered. I met numerous B
Dr. Tim Stratton
2 days ago
The Ontological Argument, Eternal Souls, and a Surprising Lesson from Mormonism
I have long been a defender of the modal ontological argument. While many Christians are uncomfortable with it, I have found it to be sound and compelling (see a short video I recorded for Frank Turek on the Ontological Argument here). The argument goes like this: If the concept of a maximally great being is logically possible, then a maximally great being exists necessarily. And if a maximally great being exists necessarily, then a maximally great being exists in every poss
Dr. Tim Stratton
5 days ago
You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America
At first glance, that title sounds absurd. Of course we have freedom of religion in the United States—it's one of our most cherished rights. But if by “freedom of religion” we mean the unlimited right to believe and do anything whatsoever in the name of religion, then the truth is simple: you do not have that freedom in America—and you never have. The question is not whether religious freedom exists, but what it actually means—and where its limits must be drawn. The United St
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 15
Do stories have essence? Using God of War to explore the nature of ‘things.’
In one of the very few articles I’ve published, I argued for the merits and beauty of God of War 2018.[1] I played the HD remasters of the first two almost 20 years ago, the PS3 ports of the PSP versions, God of War 3, Ascension, and Ragnarök in addition to the 2018 game. So you get the idea, I’m a fan of this series. Last week Sony announced that for the first time, the next game in the series will not feature Kratos as the main playable character but will shift focus to his
Phil Kallberg
Jun 11
Mere Molinism Remains
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss Molinism with Ryan Mullins, Tyson James, and Josh Klein on the FreeThinking Ministries YouTube channel. The conversation was enjoyable, thought-provoking, and quite helpful. In my opinion, it really advanced the ball further to the goal of truth. It also clarified something I have been arguing for years: many objections aimed at Molinism are actually aimed at particular models used by some Molinists rather than at the essence of Moli
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 9
Animal Suffering, Alex O’Connor, and Defeating Defeaters
Over the last few years, I have actually become somewhat of a fan of Alex O’Connor. Many readers will remember the teenage "Cosmic Skeptic" who exploded onto YouTube years ago. While I appreciated his intelligence and willingness to engage difficult ideas, I often found him unnecessarily abrasive and overly confident. But Alex has matured considerably over time. He has become more thoughtful, more nuanced, and more willing to admit complexity where complexity exists. In a wor
Dr. Tim Stratton
May 22
When Family Ties Fracture: An Empirical and Biblical Response to Adult Child–Parent Estrangement
Abstract: Family estrangement—defined as the deliberate and often prolonged cessation of contact between adult children and their parents or other relatives—has become a significant social, psychological, and spiritual challenge in contemporary American life. This article integrates empirical research from national surveys (1995–2025) with careful, contextual interpretation of Scripture. Drawing on data from Pillemer (2020), Reczek et al. (2023), YouGov (2025), and clinical o
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 12
Oh, the Irony!
Lately I’ve noticed that Scripture is full of unexpected reversals — moments where God works in ways that overturn human expectations. Then, after reflecting more deeply on the biblical narrative and listened to my son, Dr. Tim Stratton, teach on Molinism (see his new book, the second edition of Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism), something came into focus for me in a new way. It began with a simple realization: God is far more surprising than we often admit.
Suzanne Stratton
May 8
From Cosmos to Conscience: Four Big Bangs, One Missing Cause
By Dr.Dan Eichenberger Secular cosmologists and theists alike agree: space, time, and matter came into existence from nothing. Whatever caused this had to be spaceless, timeless, and immaterial—plus unimaginably powerful and intelligent. Yet that single event only gets us to the first of four discrete explosions required to explain the world we actually observe. The Cosmological Big Bang produces the universe itself—something from nothing. Physics describes what happened afte
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 7
If I Were a Mormon: A More Coherent View of God
Over the past several years—especially since 2018—I’ve made multiple trips to Utah every year. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve been out there, but it’s starting to feel like a second home. I can understand why Brigham Young reportedly said, “This is the place.” It’s beautiful. One of the things I appreciate most about Utah is the culture of open conversation. In many places, people are told to avoid discussing politics or religion. But that’s not the case in U
Dr. Tim Stratton
Apr 27
Hayden Carroll’s Creation Dilemma: A Strong Argument That Ultimately Fails
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due Over the past several years, I have had countless conversations with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some have been excellent. Others have consisted primarily of people repeating talking points they had heard elsewhere and simply referring to their own subjective feelings. But something has changed. I recently returned from another trip to Utah, and I was genuinely encouraged by what I encountered. I met numerous B
Dr. Tim Stratton
2 days ago
The Ontological Argument, Eternal Souls, and a Surprising Lesson from Mormonism
I have long been a defender of the modal ontological argument. While many Christians are uncomfortable with it, I have found it to be sound and compelling (see a short video I recorded for Frank Turek on the Ontological Argument here). The argument goes like this: If the concept of a maximally great being is logically possible, then a maximally great being exists necessarily. And if a maximally great being exists necessarily, then a maximally great being exists in every poss
Dr. Tim Stratton
5 days ago
You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America
At first glance, that title sounds absurd. Of course we have freedom of religion in the United States—it's one of our most cherished rights. But if by “freedom of religion” we mean the unlimited right to believe and do anything whatsoever in the name of religion, then the truth is simple: you do not have that freedom in America—and you never have. The question is not whether religious freedom exists, but what it actually means—and where its limits must be drawn. The United St
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 15
Do stories have essence? Using God of War to explore the nature of ‘things.’
In one of the very few articles I’ve published, I argued for the merits and beauty of God of War 2018.[1] I played the HD remasters of the first two almost 20 years ago, the PS3 ports of the PSP versions, God of War 3, Ascension, and Ragnarök in addition to the 2018 game. So you get the idea, I’m a fan of this series. Last week Sony announced that for the first time, the next game in the series will not feature Kratos as the main playable character but will shift focus to his
Phil Kallberg
Jun 11
Mere Molinism Remains
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss Molinism with Ryan Mullins, Tyson James, and Josh Klein on the FreeThinking Ministries YouTube channel. The conversation was enjoyable, thought-provoking, and quite helpful. In my opinion, it really advanced the ball further to the goal of truth. It also clarified something I have been arguing for years: many objections aimed at Molinism are actually aimed at particular models used by some Molinists rather than at the essence of Moli
Dr. Tim Stratton
Jun 9
Animal Suffering, Alex O’Connor, and Defeating Defeaters
Over the last few years, I have actually become somewhat of a fan of Alex O’Connor. Many readers will remember the teenage "Cosmic Skeptic" who exploded onto YouTube years ago. While I appreciated his intelligence and willingness to engage difficult ideas, I often found him unnecessarily abrasive and overly confident. But Alex has matured considerably over time. He has become more thoughtful, more nuanced, and more willing to admit complexity where complexity exists. In a wor
Dr. Tim Stratton
May 22
When Family Ties Fracture: An Empirical and Biblical Response to Adult Child–Parent Estrangement
Abstract: Family estrangement—defined as the deliberate and often prolonged cessation of contact between adult children and their parents or other relatives—has become a significant social, psychological, and spiritual challenge in contemporary American life. This article integrates empirical research from national surveys (1995–2025) with careful, contextual interpretation of Scripture. Drawing on data from Pillemer (2020), Reczek et al. (2023), YouGov (2025), and clinical o
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 12
Oh, the Irony!
Lately I’ve noticed that Scripture is full of unexpected reversals — moments where God works in ways that overturn human expectations. Then, after reflecting more deeply on the biblical narrative and listened to my son, Dr. Tim Stratton, teach on Molinism (see his new book, the second edition of Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism), something came into focus for me in a new way. It began with a simple realization: God is far more surprising than we often admit.
Suzanne Stratton
May 8
From Cosmos to Conscience: Four Big Bangs, One Missing Cause
By Dr.Dan Eichenberger Secular cosmologists and theists alike agree: space, time, and matter came into existence from nothing. Whatever caused this had to be spaceless, timeless, and immaterial—plus unimaginably powerful and intelligent. Yet that single event only gets us to the first of four discrete explosions required to explain the world we actually observe. The Cosmological Big Bang produces the universe itself—something from nothing. Physics describes what happened afte
Dr. Dan Eichenberger
May 7
If I Were a Mormon: A More Coherent View of God
Over the past several years—especially since 2018—I’ve made multiple trips to Utah every year. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve been out there, but it’s starting to feel like a second home. I can understand why Brigham Young reportedly said, “This is the place.” It’s beautiful. One of the things I appreciate most about Utah is the culture of open conversation. In many places, people are told to avoid discussing politics or religion. But that’s not the case in U
Dr. Tim Stratton
Apr 27
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