The Thomistic Institute

Prof. Mats Wahlberg argues that “necessitarian universalism”—the claim that hell is metaphysically impossible and that God must save all rational creatures—is incompatible with core Christian metaphysical commitments, and he develops three Thomistic arguments to show that the possibility of eternal damnation follows from God’s wisdom, respect for created natures, and desire for truly free self-gift.This lecture was given on September 6th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies.Through your gift to the Thomistic Institute, you will send the best scholars in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition directly to college campuses, bringing the light of Christ to students longing for answers. Thanks to a group of generous donors, every dollar you send up to $150,000 before December 31 will be matched.  This means that your gift will touch twice as many souls!To make your gift today, visit https://thomisticinstitute.org/donate-podcast For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upco