Revisiting the God/World Difference |
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Authors: | Christopher R.J. Holmes |
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Affiliation: | University of Otago, Department of Theology and Religion, 95 Albany Street, Dunedin 9011, NEW ZEALAND |
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Abstract: | On what basis do we distinguish God from the world? I argue that the doctrine of creation, more specifically the analogical notion of causa , supplies a salutary foundation. My conversation partners are Karl Barth and Thomas Aquinas. I take up the former's five conditions for a right theological use of causa , demonstrating that despite his basic misreading of Thomas, both theologians share some basic convictions regarding God's independence. I argue, moreover, that Thomas provides a more theologically satisfying anchor for what distinguishes God from what is not God. I conclude by reflecting on the importance of experience in articulating the distinction. |
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