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Professor Dupré's Process Ontology and Free Will: A Theological Exploration

  Adis Duderija    The discourse surrounding free will has long been a focal point of philosophical and theological inquiry. Traditionally, this discussion has been heavily influenced by classical theism and mechanistic views of the universe, which portray reality as a deterministic machine governed by fixed laws. However, Professor Dupré's process ontology introduces a transformative framework that not only redefines our understanding of free will but also challenges the foundational tenets of classical theism. By aligning with process relational theology, Dupré's approach emphasizes the dynamic, relational nature of existence, thereby undermining static notions of divine omnipotence and human agency.   The Traditional Framework: Classical Theism and Determinism   Classical theism posits a God who is omniscient, omnipotent, and immutable. This conception significantly influences the understanding of human agency and free will. In a deterministic universe, where