The World and God Are Not-Two

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This book explores the understanding of God in Christian theology, emphasizing a non-dualistic relationship between God and the world. It argues that "God" and "World" cannot be viewed as separate entities or compared against a common background, as God transcends categorization and creatures exist through their connection to the Creator. The author examines this unique relationship by referencing Sara Grant's insights from the Advaita Vedānta tradition and the metaphysics of creation in Thomas Aquinas. By integrating Grant's work and the Calcutta School's perspectives, the author highlights Neoplatonic themes in Aquinas that facilitate a fruitful dialogue with Vedānta. For Christians, the world's existence is contingent upon God, establishing that "world" and "God" are ontologically distinct; however, this distinction does not imply separation. From the Advaitin viewpoint, the interconnectedness suggests that "World" and "God" cannot be entirely separate either. The concept of non-duality allows for a coherent understanding of both perspectives without contradiction, affirming that the essence of "world" inherently includes the essence of "God."