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“Twentieth-century developments in science support a new animism. Developments in physics have led to a world of energetic events which seem to be self-moving and to behave in unpredictable ways. And recent studies in biology seem to demonstrate that bacteria and macromolecules have elemental forms of perception, memory, choice, and self-motion.”

Quote by David Ray Griffin

Book:God and Religion in the Postmodern World: Essays in Postmodern Theology

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God and Religion in the Postmodern World: Essays in Postmodern Theology

Comprising a series of essays, the book examines how postmodern philosophy and theology intersect, addressing questions of belief, religion, and the nature of God in a modern, pluralistic context. more

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David Ray Griffin

David Ray Griffin is an American theologian, philosopher, and author. He is recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and political theology. Griffin has authored numerous books and articles, and his work has been influential in academic and public discussions. more

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