Keywords
teizm
emergencja
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Abstract
Philip Clayton, an American theologian and philosopher, devotes a significant part of his research work to seeking bridges between theology and the natural sciences. The position he takes is the Christian version of panentheism. Within it, the world is a part of God, but God is more than the world; the world is embodied in the divine, even though God goes beyond the world. All beings exist only through participation in divinity. The version of panentheism advocated by Clayton further suggests that God is connected with the world in a sense analogous to the relationship of our minds to our bodies. Many contemporary authors critically assess panentheism, including the version proposed by Clayton, presenting both theological and philosophical arguments against this position. In light of these allegations, the position of panentheism is not based on the Bible, does not fit into the Christian doctrine, and goes beyond the traditional standards of Christian thinking. The arguments and explanations presented by traditional theism, open to science, seem to be more accurate, logical and consistent with the Christian vision of God’s relationship with the world.
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