Process theology Flashcards
who came up with process theology?
A.N Whitehead
who developed whiteheads ideas of process theology?
griffin
what is gods role in the universe according to griffin?
to organise the chaos of the universe into order.
using the process of the big band and evolution
what is the relationship between the universe and god according to griffin?
it is panentheistic
what does panentheistic mean?
the relationship between the universe and god they exist within eachother.
what does omnipotence mean?
all powerful
can the universe resist change?
yes because it is independent of god
what are three positives of process theology?
-has support from quantum mechanics
- fits in with theory of evolution and big bang
- gives explanation over why god has no control over evil
3 negatives of process theolgy
-claims that god is not omnipotent
-a god is not omnipotent is not worthy of being worshipped
goes againt what many believe as diving