Does God act in the quantum world? a critical engagement with Robert John Russell
Quantum Mechanics and its philosophical interpretation has 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 p...
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Taylor & Francis
2022
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| Summary: | Quantum Mechanics and its philosophical interpretation has 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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