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Oct 19, 2018

Does Suffering Serve a Purpose?

In this post I’ll be giving a snapshot of the life and thought of Anicius Boethius, a figure who lived around the 6th century AD and has been described as the last of the Romans and also the first of the scholastic philosophers. Continue reading

God, Philosophy, Suffering

Ancient Rome, antiquity, Boethius, Christianity, Consolation of Philosophy, faith, history, prison, religion, theodicy, Theology
Oct 16, 2018

Molinism Refuted

A theological position that has risen to prominence in recent years is that of Molinism. Getting its name from the 16th century Jesuit theologian Luis de Molina, but brought to prominence in our time by the American debater Dr William Lane Craig, the position attempts to reconcile God’s sovereignty with human free will. Anyone who… Continue reading

God, Philosophy, Theology

Christianity, determinism, faith, Free Will, Luis de Molina, Middle Knowledge, Molinism, Molinist theology, religion, truth, William Lane Craig
Oct 12, 2018

Who was Saint Augustine?

Every Friday I offer a snapshot of a philosopher from history, reflecting on an idea of significance they contributed to the history of thought. There is necessarily some crossover between philosophy and theology, as is evident in today’s post, where I’ll be profiling Augustine of Hippo, a central figure in the history of the Catholic… Continue reading

Doctrine, Philosophy, Theology

Augustine of Hippo, Catholic church, catholicism, Christianity, Double Predestination, faith, Free Will, God, Jesus Christ, Predestination, Saint Augustine
Oct 9, 2018

The Blessing Dilemma

Is it truly more blessed to give than to receive? In this post I’d like to offer a few thoughts on this dilemma by recalling a situation I’m sure many of you will have encountered in daily life. Continue reading

Philosophy, Reflections

Christianity, Commandments, faith, generosity, Jesus, kindness, Mental Health, religion, Scripture, Theology
Sep 14, 2018

Is Meditation Good For You?

Meditation has been a huge part of my spiritual journey. I have been on various meditation retreats and spent long periods practising mindfulness (even before it was cool!) and focusing on what is often referred to as ‘living in the now’. But is any of this really helpful? Here are a few reflections. Continue reading

Meditation, Spirituality

Christianity, Counselling, eastern spirituality, enlightenment, faith, health, Mental Health, mindfulness, Philosophy, prayer, psychotherapy, religion
Jul 31, 2018

The Experience of Understanding

I have spent some time thinking about and examining the experience of understanding. In general we are all able to relate to one another through conversation, whether spoken or written, and as you read these words you are most likely having the experience of understanding them. But why is this? What is the nature of… Continue reading

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Christianity, cognition, faith, Free Will, God, Mental Health, neuroscience, religion, science, Spirituality, Theology, understanding

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