Christogenesis
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Christogenesis is a theological concept, developed especially by Ilia Delio and rooted in Teilhard de Chardin’s thought, that understands cosmic and biological evolution as a dynamic process of creation moving toward its fulfillment in Christ.
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| instanceOf |
Christian theological concept
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theological concept ⓘ |
| associatedWithAuthor |
Ilia Delio’s book "Christ in Evolution"
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Ilia Delio’s book "The Emergent Christ" NERFINISHED ⓘ Ilia Delio’s book "The Unbearable Wholeness of Being" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
Christ is present and active within the evolutionary process
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Christ is the Omega point or goal of evolution ⓘ cosmic and biological evolution are understood as a dynamic process of creation ⓘ creation is moving toward its fulfillment in Christ ⓘ incarnation is understood as a cosmic event involving the whole creation ⓘ salvation is linked to the transformation and divinization of the cosmos ⓘ the universe is oriented toward increasing complexity and consciousness in Christ ⓘ |
| developedBy | Ilia Delio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedInCentury | 21st century ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
continuity between creation and redemption
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integration of science and theology ⓘ the centrality of love as an evolutionary and theological force ⓘ the future-oriented character of Christian hope ⓘ the participation of human beings in the ongoing creation of the world ⓘ the relational and dynamic nature of God’s action in the world ⓘ |
| goalOfProcess |
full manifestation of Christ in all creation
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unity of all things in Christ ⓘ |
| hasEschatologicalView | the end of history is a transformed, Christ-filled cosmos ⓘ |
| hasKeyTerm |
Omega Christ
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cosmic Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ evolutionary Christology ⓘ universe in process ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOnHumanity |
human freedom and responsibility shape the direction of evolution
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humans are co-creators with God in the evolutionary process ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryDeveloper | Ilia Delio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSpiritualImplication | calls for ethical commitment to the flourishing of the Earth and cosmos ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalTradition |
Christian theology
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Roman Catholic theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s concept of the Omega Point
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s evolutionary theology ⓘ |
| isRootedInThoughtOf | Pierre Teilhard de Chardin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatesToConcept |
integral ecology
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panentheism ⓘ process theology ⓘ theology of creation as ongoing ⓘ |
| relatesToDoctrine |
Christology
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creation theology ⓘ eschatology ⓘ theology of evolution ⓘ |
| understandsChristAs |
center of the evolving universe
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principle of coherence and unity in creation ⓘ |
| viewsEvolutionAs |
graced process
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medium of divine self-communication ⓘ |
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