Amipotence

Amipotence is the belief in the power of divine love for us, as opposed to omnipotence or power over us. John Cobb says:

“This belief that we are loved, whatever we do, when it is deeply assimilated into our being, provides a solid ground for relating to the whole cosmos and especially to the other humans. It does not guarantee that we will act generously or wisely, but it encourages us to open ourselves to ever-present love. Finding ourselves loved enables us to love others. If we love each other, we will adjust our actions to what heals the planet.”

And: “We are invited to move from mechanical causality to conscious experience. We shift from pushing and pulling to loving.”