Homebrewed Christianity The Ground of Being & the Becoming of God or Tillich & Process
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Jan 27, 2025 Join award-winning theologian Thomas Jay Oord, philosophy lecturer Benjamin Chicka, and theology professor John Thatamanil as they dive into the dynamic contrast between Ground of Being theology and Process theology. They discuss the importance of courage in identity amidst societal challenges and critique religious institutions. The panel also explores contemporary divine participation and debates static versus dynamic interpretations of God, emphasizing an inclusive approach to theology and the transformative power of wonder in understanding existence.
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God as Ground of Being
- Tillich's "God as Ground of Being" contrasts with traditional theism, rejecting God as a separate entity.
- God is the source of all being, not a being itself, existing within everything.
God of Becoming vs. Ground of Being
- Process theology views God as becoming, not a static being, emphasizing relationality and love.
- This contrasts with Tillich's Ground of Being, which is seen as closer to classical theism.
Participation in Divine Life
- The Christian tradition emphasizes participation in the divine life, a concept seemingly absent in process theology.
- John Thatamanil suggests process theology reduces God to mere suggestions rather than transformative participation.
