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The Impossibility of Talking About God

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Can Process Theology truly serve Jewish religious life while abandoning classical conceptions of an omnipotent, omniscient God? Rabbi Artson's embrace of Process Thought as an alternative to traditional Platonic and Aristotelian frameworks raises profound questions about the nature of divine-human relationships in Judaism. Through comparative theological analysis drawing on Heschel, Levinas, and rabbinic literature, significant limitations emerge in Process Theology's treatment of religious intuition and its potential erosion of Judaism's foundational emphasis on moral obligation. While Process Thought offers valuable insights into divine-human dynamics, it inadequately addresses the central Jewish concept of mitzvah as divine command rather than mere persuasion. The tension between scholarly theological inquiry and traditional practice demands careful attention to practical implications for ritual and prayer. Successful theological reform requires examining how such philosophical shifts affect religious life, suggesting the need for panels to evaluate these impacts. A balanced approach emerges: maintaining core Jewish values of moral obligation while incorporating process-oriented insights, allowing for differentiated approaches to religious experience that acknowledge both transcendent awareness and its absence among practitioners.

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    Published 2010-2011

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    Michael Graetz