The “Stuff” of Divinity
When recently speaking in the UK at various universities, churches, and retreats, the issue of God’s “stuff” came up. That is, what is the being, ontology, or stuff of divinity? Some people think of God as personal, others as impersonal, some as a force, others as a concept or set of relations. I like to […]
A UNIVERSAL, INCORPOREAL, SPIRIT
(This is chapter four of my systematic theology of love in progress. I’d love to get your suggestions on how the chapter might be improved. That might include suggestion citations, ideas, grammar changes, and more. Paid subscribers will get a signed copy of the published book and will be mentioned in the book’s acknowledgments. Click […]
A Bodiless God Can’t Prevent Evil
In my recent writing, I have argued that God’s love is uncontrolling. Consequently, God can’t prevent evil by controlling others. I’ve also been saying that we should embrace the idea that God is a universal Spirit without a localized body. Embracing this idea is crucial too.
Theo-Photo-Urban-Nature
A theologian. With a camera. Exploring nature. In Chicago. Those four elements introduce intriguing possibilities. I know, because I am that theologian-photographer who made photographs in Chicago. Making Photographs I say I “make” photographs. Good photography often results when a photographer works from a vision and uses a camera to portray an intriguing subject. Good […]
Philosophy of Science and the Spirit Active in the World
Research in science and theology is chock full of philosophical presuppositions. We need to look at a few as we think about how best to talk about the Spirit’s activity in the world.