Process Theology Quotes

“Too often in its history the church confused Christ and Caesar. Jesus became a tool of violence and oppression: the cross became a symbol of conquest, exclusion, and judgment, rather than companionship and healing.”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God

“Following Jesus doesn’t mean believing outdated creeds or literal understandings of scripture or turning my back on science. I respect my childhood church. But God is so much bigger. I believe God is alive and as real as my next breath. God wants me to grow and explore new ideas. Now I realize that faith is a journey and not a destination, and God is with me with in all my questions and doubts. God’s love includes everyone, including people who ask questions and have doubts!”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God

“In contrast, process theology affirms a holistic spirituality that joins silence and action, prayer and picketing, contemplation and political involvement.”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God

“God meets us in burning bushes and when we ask for God’s name, the Great Mystery responds, “I am what I am becoming.”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God

“A living bible is always open-ended, subject to interpretation, and inspirational in new and creative ways.”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God

“God does not determine everything, but presents a vision of beauty and the energy to achieve it for every moment of experience.”
― Bruce G. Epperly, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God