Towards a non-reductionist view of the universe: meeting points for open-minded theists and atheists

This article explores concepts that may be of value in the dialogue between religion and atheism and possibilities for finding some common ground. In this context it considers the character of our universe, the nature of matter, non-reductionist naturalism, panentheism and an omnipresent rather than...

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Published in:Theology
Main Author: Pearce, Brian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2020]
In: Theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 123, Issue: 6, Pages: 432-440
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
CF Christianity and Science
NAB Fundamental theology
NBC Doctrine of God
NBD Doctrine of Creation
Further subjects:B God as omnipresent
B Spirituality
B Dialogue
B Atheism
B Transcendence
B Religion
B Science
B Interconnectedness
B Panentheism
B Naturalism
B God as ‘Being itself’
B Reductionism
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Summary:This article explores concepts that may be of value in the dialogue between religion and atheism and possibilities for finding some common ground. In this context it considers the character of our universe, the nature of matter, non-reductionist naturalism, panentheism and an omnipresent rather than interventionist God, while maintaining a place for a ‘personal’ God.
ISSN:2044-2696
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040571X20970151