Explore the shift from traditional sky God to an interconnected divinity, blending science and theology with Ilya Delio. Reflect on divine potentiality through interconnectedness, collective survival, and embracing a life filled with divine qualities. Join the discussion on reimagining God in a modern, relational context, challenging old beliefs and fostering a deeper connection to the essence of life.
Relational holism proposes a new connection to divinity in the age of quantum physics and evolution.
Heaven is not a distant paradise but a transformed earth built through unity and shared efforts.
Embrace nature to rediscover interconnectedness and guide human behavior towards harmony and sustainability.
Deep dives
The Concept of Salvation as Holistic and Collective
Salvation is not viewed as an individualistic endeavor but rather as a holistic and collective journey towards building the kingdom of God on earth. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity, highlighting the idea that one person is not saved until all are saved. This collective view of salvation aligns with the belief that our ultimate goal is to transform the earth into a heavenly realm through our unity and shared efforts.
Reimagining the Notion of Heaven
The conversation challenges conventional views of heaven as a distant paradise by proposing a reinterpretation that heaven is not elsewhere but a transformed earth. It underscores the importance of building a heavenly existence on earth through our actions and relationships, emphasizing the need to focus on creating peace, justice, and communal harmony in the present reality rather than waiting for an ethereal afterlife.
Embracing a Deeper Connection with Nature
Encouragement is given to seek wisdom from nature and embrace a deeper connection with the natural world to rediscover a sense of belonging and interconnectedness with the environment. The speaker advocates for learning from the simplicity and balance found in nature to guide human behavior towards a more harmonious and sustainable way of living.
Letting Go of Bad Religion and Unhealthy Constructs
The discussion urges individuals to release destructive religious paradigms and unhealthy belief systems that hinder personal growth and understanding. Emphasis is placed on moving away from fear-based theology and embracing a more inclusive, compassionate, and authentic spiritual path that aligns with the concept of divine love and interconnectedness.
Building the Earth into Heaven as a Collective Endeavor
The idea of transforming the earth into heaven is presented as a shared responsibility and a noble pursuit for humanity. It calls for a shift in perspectives from individualistic salvation to a communal effort in creating a world characterized by love, peace, and unity. The narrative reinforces the notion that building heaven on earth is a collaborative endeavor that requires collective action and a shared commitment to realizing a more compassionate and harmonious existence.
This week Ilia Delio joins me to discuss her new book "The Not-Yet God: Carl Jung, Teilhard de Chardin, and the Relational Whole". Delio proposes the new myth of relational holism; that is, the search for a new connection to divinity in an age of quantum physics, evolution, and pluralism. The idea of relational holism is one that is rooted in the God-world relationship, beginning with the Book of Genesis, but finds its real meaning in quantum physics and the renewed relationship between mind and matter. Our story, therefore, will traverse across the fields of science, scripture, theology, history, culture and psychology. Enjoy!