divine sovereignty
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Thoughts on Meaning
“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) For a long time, the thought that my books and other writing could truly help people has been a source of comfort and motivation in my life. However, this morning I experienced some thoughts that made me view my written work in rather Continue reading
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‘Puppets’, ‘Robots’, or Free Creatures?
Hello everyone, I began composing an article today with the title ‘Are We Puppets, Robots, or Free Creatures?’ in which I aimed to offer some insights into the free will problem. However, after noting down some initial thoughts it occurred to me that I have already expressed my views on this subject comprehensively in the Continue reading
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Be, and it is.
All of creation is a manifestation of the Almighty Sovereign Will. You are entirely under the control of God. If you pray to God, there is no doubt He hears, because really He is praying through you to Himself. Still, why not pray? Be a participant in the unfolding of the Universal story. Pray bold prayers. Continue reading
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Will There be a Day of Judgement?
The idea of hell strikes fear into the hearts of everyone who acknowledges the awesome power of God. It is only right to appreciate God’s power and freedom, and truly, if God is able to make a creature suffer in one moment, He can choose to prolong suffering for as long as He wills. While Continue reading
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Understanding the Qur’an (Episode 5: God’s Sovereignty)
As many of you know, the focus of much of my writing is on the divine sovereignty versus human free will problem. One of my life goals is to bring a deeper understanding of this subject to people who are interested in matters of faith and spirituality. While I have written extensively on the subject Continue reading
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