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Abstract

I want to conclude by noting that in regards to issues related to ethics and authority, non-competitive visions of God, in contrast to zero-sum images of the relationship of divine and creaturely agency, model interdependent and creative decision-making in which cooperation and agency are encouraged at every level of life. A relational, non-competitive God seeks a democracy of revelation and creative transformation in human life. God does not seek to control creaturely freedom but lovingly influences creaturely freedom in ways that enhance beauty, creativity, and love among creatures. Accordingly, such a God supports many channels of revelation, authority, and creativity, and not just one ecclesiastical, political, or relational expression. No a priori limit is placed on positive and life-affirming expressions of creaturely agency in relationship to God or our political and ecclesiastical leaders. In affirming our freedom and responsible agency, we claim our role as God's responsible and creative companions in shaping the future and healing the world.