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Universalism for open theists

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 April 2006

GORDON KNIGHT
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
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Abstract

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In this paper I argue that the denial of middle knowledge and emphasis on human freedom characteristic of open theism makes the traditional concept of hell even more morally problematic than it would otherwise be. But these same features of open theism present serious difficulties for the view that all will necessarily be saved. I conclude by arguing that the most promising approach for open theists is to adopt a version of contingent, as opposed to necessary, universalism.

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Research Article
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2006 Cambridge University Press