Semiclassical Theism and the Passage of Planck Times. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goetz, James
• Is Part Of: Theology and science. Volume 14:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 325
• Page End: 339
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Natural theology -- God and time -- Relativity -- Conservation of energy -- Quantum mechanics -- Big Bang -- multiverse; Religion and science -- Periodicals; Theology -- Periodicals; 261.55
• DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2016.1191881
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-6700

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper models God and time in the framework of modern physics. God bridges and simultaneously exists in (1) a universe with infinite tenseless time and (2) a created parallel universe with tensed time and a point origin. The primary attributes of God are inexhaustible love, inexhaustible perception, and inexhaustible force. The model also incorporates modern physics theories that include relativity, the conservation of energy, quantum mechanics, and multiverse geometry. For example, creation out of nothing and divine intervention are subject to physical processes and likewise nomological possibility. I will call this model semiclassical theism.