More Process Theology

More Process Theology

Pluralism

Evolution

the Trinity

Sin and Forgiveness (?)

Do you know anyone from

another religious tradition? 

If so, how does knowing someone from another religion change your

understanding of that religion and its relationship to Christianity? What questions does it raise?

Deep ReligiousPluralism

Exclusivism

InclusivismWorld

God

God World Pluralism

PluralismReject the belief that my religion is the only one with saving truths and values, divine inspiration

Affirm the belief that other religions provide saving truths and values

Affirm the idea that every great religious tradition is based on some true insight into the nature of reality

Reasons for being a pluralist

You know more neighbors of other faiths

You believe God loves all people

You want to prevent more violence done in the name of religion

2 Types of Pluralism

Identist

Deep/complimentary/differential

Friendship

Community of diverse religious communities

Expectation of religious diversity

Mutual learning

Mutual transformation

What does deep pluralism look like?

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

"Jesus called for a community of

perfect openness."-John B. Cobb, Jr.

4And you know the way to the place where I am going.” 5Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where

you are going. How can we know the way?” 6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No

one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you know me, you

will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8Philip said to him, “Lord, show

us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip,

"If Jesus is our center, then there can be no boundary."

-John B. Cobb, Jr.

Process theology sees the universe as creative,

interrelational, dynamic, and open to the future. In process theology, God is relational,

present in every moment of our lives and in all entities and levels of being. The world is

interconnected, in effect a giant ecosystem where what harms or

blesses one, harms or blesses all.