Deep Talks with Paul Anleitner Ep 81: The Problem of Evil (Part 15)- Process Theism | Creative Solution or A New Gnosticism?
Jan 4, 2021
The discussion dives deep into the evolution of the problem of evil, linking historical and contemporary perspectives. It highlights Alfred North Whitehead's process theism, suggesting a dynamic view of God as an active participant in the universe. Contrasting process theism with classical theism, the talk raises questions about divine omnipotence and suffering. This thought-provoking exploration invites listeners to consider whether this philosophy offers genuine solutions or introduces a modern form of gnosticism.
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Whitehead's Process Theism
- Alfred North Whitehead proposed process theism, where reality is a flow of momentary experiences called entities.
- God is the only everlasting entity and provides aims but participates in becoming with creation.
God as Everlasting and Becoming
- God in process theism is an everlasting entity, experiencing change, not timeless or immutable.
- God and creation are necessary and interrelated, evolving together over time.
Dipolar Nature of God Explained
- God has a dipolar nature: an unchanging primordial aspect and a changeable consequent aspect.
- The consequent God suffers with creation and responds dynamically to the world's ongoing process.
