panenteismista

Panenteismista is a philosophical and theological concept that describes a specific understanding of the relationship between God and the universe. It posits that God is both transcendent and immanent. This means that God is greater than the universe, existing beyond it in some sense, but also that the universe is contained within God and is an integral part of God's being. Therefore, God is not merely the creator of the universe, but the universe is, in a sense, part of God.

This view differs from pantheism, which states that God *is* the universe, meaning God and the universe are identical. In panenteismista, the universe is within God, but God is not exhausted by the universe. God has a reality that extends beyond the cosmos. It also differs from deism, which suggests God created the universe and then withdrew, with no further involvement. Panenteismista emphasizes God's ongoing, intimate connection with and presence within creation.

The concept has roots in various spiritual traditions and has been articulated by philosophers and theologians throughout history. It offers a way to understand divine presence without equating God solely with the material world, allowing for both divine otherness and intimate involvement with all existence. It suggests a dynamic and evolving relationship between the divine and the created order.