Bib Theo Ch. 5+6

The study of the universe and its origins

Creation from nothing

Creation emanates from its source, the creator

Postulates an extended period of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2

All is God and God is all

God is in all things, while transcending all things

Gradual process of change from one form to another

Dismisses God acting in, with, or through "natural processes"

Can be seen across species

Holds that the material world is essentially evil