This essay begins with a review of several different approaches to the problem of
divine action in the world, in light of the findings of science. Specifically, the speculation
of Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne and Nancey Murphy are elucidated and critiqued.
Finding that Murphy, in founding her metaphysics on ontological reductionism,
engenders theological reductionism, the author draws some conclusions are as to elements
of a theologically attractive position