Does God Act in the Quantum World? A Critical Engagement with Robert John Russell
Quantum Mechanics and its philosophical interpretation have proved fertile ground for theological reflection, particularly regarding divine action. Pioneer in this field, Robert John Russell, proposes a Non-Interventionist Objective Divine Action (NIODA) in which God acts in and through the quantum...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge
2023
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Theology and science
Year: 2023, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 106-121 |
IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism NBC Doctrine of God |
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quantum mechanics
B Science and religion B special divine action B non-interventionist objective divine action B Robert John Russell |
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Summary: | Quantum Mechanics and its philosophical interpretation have proved fertile ground for theological reflection, particularly regarding divine action. Pioneer in this field, Robert John Russell, proposes a Non-Interventionist Objective Divine Action (NIODA) in which God acts in and through the quantum process to actualise events as a form of objective special providence. This paper brings into conversation literature that has not been combined before, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of NIODA. Following this assessment, this paper suggests that there are areas of incompleteness. Both theodicy and relevance for day-to-day human existence remain open questions in NIODA. |
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ISSN: | 1474-6719 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology and science
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2022.2155914 |