Assessing the Process view of God

Question 1

What is process theology

Answer 1

The discovery through quantum mechanics that, at the sub-atomic scale, reality is a chaotic process of flux and change, gives some support to Griffin’s argument that God’s creation of the universe was not creation from nothing but instead was the gradual ordering of pre-existing chaotic material.

Whether or not the doctrine of creation from nothing is implied in some biblical texts is a contested point, but Griffin is almost certainly right that the Hebrew of the main creation account in Genesis 1:1-3 is talking about creation from chaotic materials, and this understanding is strongly supported by the fact that the biblical account reflects the Babylonian stories of Creation and Flood.

Question 2

What can lack of omnipotence be seen as?

Answer 2

God’s lack of omnipotence in Process Theology can be seen, in some ways, as a strength, for example, it explains why God does not control evil - he cannot.

Some consider it to be a major weakness, however, holding that a non-omnipotent God would not be worth worshipping.