Philosophy
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Sacred Scripture: The Contextual and the Timeless
My reflections in this article come from having studied the Bible and the Qur’an. At the present time I regard myself as an ‘Abrahamic monotheist’ because I am trying to understand how the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam fit together and whether they can be reconciled. A related issue that I’ve been considering… Continue reading
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Thank God for Organists
I’m taking a bit of a break from my theological reflections today in order to share some personal testimony about how church organ music has played a role in my spiritual and mental health journey and impacted my life significantly. I come from a family that could be described as very musical. My parents encouraged… Continue reading
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Religion Enslaves People. But is this Good in the Sight of God?
According to the writings contained in the New Testament, Jesus Christ said “who the Son sets free is free indeed” (John 8:36). In this article, I will be considering the kind of freedom that Jesus might have been referring to, and I will also look more generally at the major Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, and… Continue reading
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God’s Mercy is Precious Beyond Words
I just watched a beautiful sunset here in London and had some quality prayer time. This was much needed: I cannot see a way forward in my life at the moment because things are uncertain and rather messy, but I am reassured as I remember that God sees everything clearly, even when I don’t. God… Continue reading
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Conflict in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
A key difference between the religions of Christianity and Islam is their approach to conflict. In Islam, it is acceptable to fight and kill in certain situations, though this is usually permitted as self-defence in the face of persecution. The Old Testament is full of conflict. God commands Israel to fight and conquer certain nations… Continue reading
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Are All my Deeds Recorded by God in a Book?
I’ve been exploring what Muslims believe about free will and predestination. There is some disagreement among Muslims on this issue, it seems. There is also widespread disagreement among Christians about the extent to which we have free will. I find it interesting that in both Islam and Christianity we find the idea that God writes… Continue reading
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