Week One

Thinking along with the basic concepts of process theology as you've learned them so far, what are the key differencesbetween this conception of reality, humanity, and God and that which is widespread in our culture? What possible advantages do you see in considering this alternative?

I think process theology offers some neat ways to think about the traditional concepts of reality, humanity and God. Common thought about reality is that God created all of reality and that we humans are living within that created reality. Process theology offers this idea that he à la tea is being created and God is existing in reality at the same time that it is being created. This idea is a much more dynamic and changing idea of reality. Traditionally, humanity is thought to have been granted free will or to have been predestined by God. These two concepts are usually what one considers when thinking about humanity by process theology offers a new idea that humanity is not predestined but has freewill. By this free will is not granted by God rather it is just a part of reality. Traditionally the idea of God in our culture is that God is the supreme Creator, all powerful, all-knowing, all loving etc. Process Theology offers a new idea of God and idea that limits God's power by making his influence optional in our lives.

I think process theology may offer some new ways of doing theology. That may help us to better understand our additional beliefs. I think process theology is searching for truth in areas that have not been searched before and I think it always is important to keep an open mind to a better understanding of what we believe.