Process theology Flashcards

1
Q

who came up with process theology?

A

A.N Whitehead

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who developed whiteheads ideas of process theology?

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griffin

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3
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what is gods role in the universe according to griffin?

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to organise the chaos of the universe into order.

using the process of the big band and evolution

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4
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what is the relationship between the universe and god according to griffin?

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it is panentheistic

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5
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what does panentheistic mean?

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the relationship between the universe and god they exist within eachother.

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6
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what does omnipotence mean?

A

all powerful

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7
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can the universe resist change?

A

yes because it is independent of god

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8
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what are three positives of process theology?

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-has support from quantum mechanics
- fits in with theory of evolution and big bang
- gives explanation over why god has no control over evil

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3 negatives of process theolgy

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-claims that god is not omnipotent
-a god is not omnipotent is not worthy of being worshipped

goes againt what many believe as diving

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