This book takes you on a journey, and in the process, challenges your existing paradigms. After briefly mapping the developments in theology over the past 50 years (liberation theology in the 1970’s, feminist theology in the 1980’s, creation theology in the 1990’s and multi-faith dialogue in the post Vatican II era), O’Murchu then lays out his personal vision of quantum theology.
He outlines the development of quantum theory during the 20th century and the various scientific discoveries that built a new understanding of matter and energy. He then examines the implications of these for theology’s understanding of creation and humanity’s relationship with other species and with each other. Gradually he unfolds a set of 12 principles of quantum theology, simultaneously pointing out the new thinking behind these principles.
The back cover sums up the book this way:
“From black holes to holograms, from relativity theory to the discovery of quarks, Quantum Theology is an original exposition of quantum theory that unravels profound theological questions. Not simply a dialogue between science and religion, this “path-breaking work” is a bold exploration of divine creativity as seen through the lens of quantum theory, one of the most brilliant advances of our time”.
O’Murchu has the uncanny ability to explain complex subjects with clarity and simplicity. His attribution references demonstrate that he must read extensively, as indicated by his bibliography of approximately 250 books.
For me personally, the main contribution of the book is to expand my understanding of this wonderous creation that is our world and to place humanity in its proper perspective as simply one species in a vast array of species, all of which are important to the future of our planet.
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