Is Panentheism the Best Way to Think About God? Part 1

Photo by Pawel Nolbert on Unsplash

Among the many ideas about God and the relation of the divine to the natural world, three standout within Western thinking: classical theism, pantheism, and panentheism. What is the difference and does panentheism best describe a Creator who is also active within the world? This is the first in a series exploring panentheism and my own thoughts on the doctrine of God based on an understanding of…