RALPH WENDELL BURHOE: HIS LIFE AND HIS THOUGHT: IV. Burhoe's Theological Program

The fourth installment from the author's book‐length study of Ralph Wendell Burhoe's life and thought sets forth the substance of his intellectual theological program. Constructed with the intention of laying the foundation for behavior that conforms to the requirements for survival as lai...

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Published in:Zygon 1991-06, Vol.26 (2), p.277-308
Main Author: Breed, David R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The fourth installment from the author's book‐length study of Ralph Wendell Burhoe's life and thought sets forth the substance of his intellectual theological program. Constructed with the intention of laying the foundation for behavior that conforms to the requirements for survival as laid down by the reality system of which we are part, it also aims to provide motivation for such behavior. The heart of the program is formed by concepts of God and soul. The concept of God grounds an understanding of a reality system upon which we are dependent and to which we must conform whereas the concept of soul gives assurance that our behavior does make a difference and that our contributions to the reality system possess an everlasting quality.
ISSN:0591-2385
1467-9744
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9744.1991.tb00817.x