processed theology
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Gee, for a moment I thought this would be the discussion...
Process theology
Process Theology departs from traditional Christian beliefs mainly because of its view of the nature of God and His relationship to the universe. Many critics relate this deviance to the low view of Scripture held by Process Theologians who by and large deny the divine inspiration of the Bible. Others critique Process Theology as panentheism which says that God is to the world as a soul is to a body. It is believed that God is not the universe as in pantheism, but that God is apart from the universe, yet also in it. As the world is in the process of changing, so is God, and he is in the process of becoming all that he can be.
Process theology and God
In Process theology, God has two poles:
A primordial pole - this pole is eternal, unchanging, and not of this world.
And a consequent pole - this pole is temporal, changing, and of this world.
The primordial pole is what God could be, or what his potential is. Thus, the consequent pole is what God is at this very moment. This means that God is not perfect, and in order for him to become perfect he needs our help. Because God is limited within his consequent pole, he is not omnipotent (he does not know everything). Thus he cannot control evil and cannot guarantee that it will ever be conquered. Once again, this leaves God relying on humans to help him with his creation.
...sorry, carry on.
Process theology
Process Theology departs from traditional Christian beliefs mainly because of its view of the nature of God and His relationship to the universe. Many critics relate this deviance to the low view of Scripture held by Process Theologians who by and large deny the divine inspiration of the Bible. Others critique Process Theology as panentheism which says that God is to the world as a soul is to a body. It is believed that God is not the universe as in pantheism, but that God is apart from the universe, yet also in it. As the world is in the process of changing, so is God, and he is in the process of becoming all that he can be.
Process theology and God
In Process theology, God has two poles:
A primordial pole - this pole is eternal, unchanging, and not of this world.
And a consequent pole - this pole is temporal, changing, and of this world.
The primordial pole is what God could be, or what his potential is. Thus, the consequent pole is what God is at this very moment. This means that God is not perfect, and in order for him to become perfect he needs our help. Because God is limited within his consequent pole, he is not omnipotent (he does not know everything). Thus he cannot control evil and cannot guarantee that it will ever be conquered. Once again, this leaves God relying on humans to help him with his creation.
...sorry, carry on.
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Actually modern day "prophecy" isn't processed, it's more free-range. Goes in which ever direction the brain cells go when it's mixed with a proper liver-shiver. Oh it's totally organic, but not the good kind. Rocks are organic too. Totally not fit for consumption.
In all seriousness, I think folks listen to processed theology because often it's formulated by tested, tried, time withstanding teachers who know what they're talking about. Not that it should be taken without discernment. It's just that some folks open the Bible for the first time and start spouting off with their teachings right away. When in fact maybe they should take in some processed stuff too.
In all seriousness, I think folks listen to processed theology because often it's formulated by tested, tried, time withstanding teachers who know what they're talking about. Not that it should be taken without discernment. It's just that some folks open the Bible for the first time and start spouting off with their teachings right away. When in fact maybe they should take in some processed stuff too.
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