Abstract
This article explores six different theological responses to the scientific prediction of the ultimately decaying universe. They are atheistic resignation, scientific creationism, futureless eschatology, physical eschatology, process eschatology, and, finally, resurrection hope in mutually critical dialogue with scientific prediction. In the conclusion, the author argues that the ultimate ground for the cosmic hope must be derived from the distinctively theological norm, that is, the gospel of Jesus Christ, which encourages us to envision the new creation as the redemptive transformation of the present universe.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 273-286 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Theology and Science |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Apr 3 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019 Graduate Theological Union (CTNS Program).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Religious studies
- History and Philosophy of Science