The Depths of the Sacred: How Process Mediates between ‘Believers’ and ‘Nonbelievers’ | Philip Clayton
Event Type:
- Discussion, Presentation
- (Online)
Program:
- Process Explorations
Theme:
- Building Alternative Futures
Featuring:
- Philip Clayton
Organizers:
- Center for Process Studies
Conversations with process thinkers from Process Explorations (formerly John Cobb and Friends) inspired Philip Clayton’s most recent book, Science and the Sacred: Beyond the Gods in Our Image. Now, a year later, he returns to the group that inspired the book to reflect with you on lessons learned since its publication, and to hear your responses.
Philip will open with the most significant discoveries from audience responses to the book. For example, science (or “the secular” more generally) does not have to conflict with “the sacred.” But it often takes a serious intellectual, experiential, and spiritual journey to reach the point of seeing and understanding their harmony. Also, finding common ground between theists and non-theists requires finding a framework through which the two groups can perceive their commonalities. Process thought turns out to be particularly helpful in getting to this place.
The discussion will explore your responses to these themes. We will also be looking for other insights into the well-known tensions—science vs. religion, sacred vs. secular, theist vs. atheism—and ways that process can help turn polarizations into fruitful dialogues.
You can get a Kindle copy of Science and the Sacred for under $10 on Amazon, or purchase the book from your favorite bookseller.
Featuring
Philip Clayton
Dr. Philip Clayton has taught for several decades at Claremont School of Theology; written or edited 26 books; held guest professorships at Harvard, Univ. of Cambridge, and Munich; founded (with Andrew Schwartz) the Institute for Ecological Civilization; worked with Zhihe Wang and Meijun Fan for 15 years as president of the Institute for the Postmodern Development of China; and supported interfaith partnerships around the world. As a scholar he explores the intersections of philosophy, theology, and science; as an activist he works toward the development of an ecological civilization. He is particularly interested in the evolving understanding of Christian faith in the 21st century, and the societal changes that are necessary for establishing sustainable forms of civilization on this planet.
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Free Online Event
Disclaimer: This event is open to the public and will be recorded. If you choose to enable your camera or participate in any discussions, your voice and likeness will be recorded, and may be posted on the Center for Process Studies websites and social media, or included in CPS materials and/or publications for noncommercial purposes. If you do not want your voice or likeness to be shared in any public venues, please send an email to optout@ctr4process.org.
