Process Theology
A metaphysical theology denying divine omnipotence in the classical sense. God is all-knowing and all-good but not all-powerful; creation possesses genuine autonomy and freedom. Evil results from creation's independence, not divine incompetence. God persuades rather than coerces, respecting creation's genuine agency.
Real World
Rabbi Harold Kushner's bestselling 'When Bad Things Happen to Good People' (1981), written after his son's death from progeria, articulates a process-like view: God is perfectly good but not all-controlling.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Process Theology, address whether redefining omnipotence actually solves the problem or merely dissolves it — examiners reward this critical move.
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