"From Force to Persuasion is a brilliantly woven collection of ideas from a diverse set of thinkers on the 'how,' 'why,' and 'so what' of divine power. These essays boldly assert God's power as a power of vulnerability, mutually held in the dynamic, co-creating relationship of God-world. What if we saw ourselves in solidarity with God, co-yearning for beauty, goodness, and love rather than subservient to some master plan? Read this book to join the movement of re-imaginers." --Bonnie Rambob, co-editor of Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology "This book contains wisdom from different voices, yet they harmonize to offer us alternative visions to an authoritarian God in an authoritarian world. If the world is to tilt toward compassion, we must have an underlying philosophy and visionaries who see the possibilities. In a book dedicated to the memory of David Ray Griffin, we are assured that these explorations will continue to inspire us." --Kathleen Reeves, director of spiritual care and bereavement, RIVA Hospice "It is wonderful to see the continuing vitality of process philosophy and theology, as exemplified by this fine anthology. The wide-ranging essays in this volume do an excellent job of 'reawakening our attention to the operations of divine persuasion.

' And as a long-time admirer of David Ray Griffin's work, I really appreciated the book's dedication to his memory." --Steve McIntosh, author of The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experience of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness.