The Theology Intrinsic to Relativistic Physics
Theological explorations of relativistic physics are typically preoccupied by the consequences of relativistic cosmology, such as the Big Bang theory, the universe's apparent fine-tuning, and eschatology. However, there are also fruitful connections between theology and the physical theory of r...
| Published in: | Theology and science |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2021
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Theology and science
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| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation |
| Further subjects: | B
Space and time
B Creation B mathematical beauty B Special relativity B general relativity B Contingency |
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| Summary: | Theological explorations of relativistic physics are typically preoccupied by the consequences of relativistic cosmology, such as the Big Bang theory, the universe's apparent fine-tuning, and eschatology. However, there are also fruitful connections between theology and the physical theory of relativity itself, considered apart from cosmological applications. Indeed, relativistic physics is much more amenable to a created universe than is Newtonian mechanics, or so it is argued. Drawing upon both special and general relativity, three intrinsically relativistic aspects of the Judeo-Christian creation are disclosed: contingency, unity, and beauty. |
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| ISSN: | 1474-6719 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology and science
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2021.1910910 |