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God can't
Book • 2019
In "God Can't," Thomas Jay Oord explores the limitations of God's power and knowledge within the framework of open and relational theology.
He argues that a truly loving God would not be all-powerful or all-knowing in the traditional sense, as such attributes could be used to control or manipulate creation.
Oord emphasizes God's self-limitation in order to respect the free will of individuals and the inherent unpredictability of the universe.
The book delves into the implications of this perspective for various theological issues, including the problem of evil and the nature of divine action.
It offers a nuanced and challenging perspective on the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity.
He argues that a truly loving God would not be all-powerful or all-knowing in the traditional sense, as such attributes could be used to control or manipulate creation.
Oord emphasizes God's self-limitation in order to respect the free will of individuals and the inherent unpredictability of the universe.
The book delves into the implications of this perspective for various theological issues, including the problem of evil and the nature of divine action.
It offers a nuanced and challenging perspective on the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity.
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Edie Jang as a book she read that says God is not in control of everything that happens.
Edie Jang as a book she read that says God is not in control of everything that happens.
Do we still believe in "obedience" after purity culture?
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Thomas Oord: If God Can't, What About Miracles? & Other Questions
