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Metamodern Spirituality
52. Christianity as Process (w/ Jay McDaniel)
Apr 25, 2024
Process theologian Jay McDaniel discusses the contributions of process thought to Christianity, exploring God as a living whole, a counter-entropic force, and a source of play and beauty. The conversation delves into metamodern reinterpretations of Christianity, consciousness evolution, divine suffering, and the evolution of thought in postmodern and metamodern contexts.
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- Process theology emphasizes an organic universe challenging traditional views of God's omnipotence.
- Whitehead's concept of Jesus as a living whole allows for evolving interpretations beyond historical constraints.
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Key Point: Understanding Process Theology and Process Philosophy
Process theology and process philosophy emerged from the ideas of philosophers like Whitehead, emphasizing the concept of an organic and creative universe. Whitehead's perspective critiqued the mechanistic view of the universe, proposing an organic view where everything holds vitality and creativity. The foundation of process philosophy is in the philosophy of organism, emphasizing becoming and process as integral to understanding reality.
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