Freedom as the Sense of Creation and the Evolutionary Meaning of the Cross of Christ according to Teilhard de Chardin Cover Image

Svoboda jako smysl stvoření a evoluční význam Kristova kříže v díle Teilharda de Chardin
Freedom as the Sense of Creation and the Evolutionary Meaning of the Cross of Christ according to Teilhard de Chardin

Author(s): Františka Jirousová
Subject(s): Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Cultural Essay, Ontology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Teilhard de Chardin; the cross of Christ; Teilhard de Chardin; creation; evolution; pléróma; Christ; freedom;

Summary/Abstract: Commentary on meaning of the cross of Christ according to Teilhard de Chardin views creation as a dynamic process driven by divine freedom, where beings are empowered to participate in their own creation. Evolution is understood as the gradual increase in complexity, from homogeneous simplicity to interconnected diversity. Teilhard identifies the goal of this evolution as the "pléróma," a state of ultimate fullness and unity, where all systems converge around a central point. This process reflects the freedom God grants to created beings, who are not only products of creation but co-creators in the cosmic unfolding. Teilhard's notion of divine creation underscores the importance of freedom and self-organization, as creation is seen as an ongoing act. The evolutionary meaning of the Cross, in this context, points to Christ’s role as the center of this process, symbolizing the union of all beings. Through suffering, human beings contribute to the evolution of the cosmos by aligning themselves with Christ's transformative suffering, turning pain into creative energy.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 66-67
  • Page Range: 199-205
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech
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