Process-based Spirituality's Feminist Necessity!

Feminism holds an esteemed place in process theology, which views 'power' as “with,” not “over,” interrelational rather than dictatorial.

Whereas classical theism views God as the omnipotent ruler who acts unilaterally, process theism understands that God’s power is persuasive, not coercive; “power-with,” not “power-over.” This matches the central feminist critique of (male) domination because process theology reconceives divine power as collaborative, not coercive, thus tearing down hierarchical power while inviting co-creativity in the world.

The feminist process spirituality honors:

• relationships over hierarchy, experience over doctrine and dogma, creativity over coercion, and the well-being of the whole over every system of domination.
• a world and communities that are structured and guided by the 'divine lure' (a built-in yearning), toward mutual flourishing, justice, and shared interest in an increasingly more beautiful world.
• God as "the fellow sufferer and companion" in solidarity with the oppressed.
• the undermining of hard dualisms: every event has both 'mental' and 'physical' poles. Ecofeminists like Carol P. Christ see process philosophy as a way out of dualistic habits of thought that devalue nature and bodies (usually feminized in patriarchal cultures).
• a Goddess-affirming, Earth-honoring, non-dualistic spirituality that addresses sexism as a major contributor to ecological destruction.

In summary, process theology embraces feminist rethinking of power, politics, and the life of the spiritual community. Informational viewing: Feminism and Process Theology, Rev. Dr. Marjorie Suchocki - YouTube (11 mins)

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