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Aug 9, 2016

Tony the Alcoholic (a case study)

Consider this scenario, if you will. An alcoholic is in court owing to a drunken rampage he went on where he threw a dustbin into the window of a local store, smashing the window and injuring a young lady who was restocking the shelves near the window at the time. The young lady wishes to… Continue reading

Morality and Ethics, Political Philosophy

determinism, ethics, evil, Free Will, genetics, God, judgment, morality, Philosophy, responsibility, Theology
Jul 9, 2016

The Most Serious of Games

I am acutely aware of the seriousness of faith. The major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) are all concerned with salvation, and how we can be “right with God”. If there is a God who has created this vast universe, as I am convinced there is, then His power to bring salvation or damnation… Continue reading

Christianity, Free Will, God

faith, heaven, Islam, Jesus Christ, Philosophy, religion, Theology, truth
Jun 29, 2016

Concerning Sola Scriptura

Those who believe in Sola Scriptura assert that the Bible is the sole infallible rule of faith of the church. Adherents to this idea often site 2 Timothy 3:16 to support this view. The scripture says “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction… Continue reading

Christianity, Scripture

God, hermeneutics, inspiration, interpretation, meaning, Philosophy, Sola Scriptura, the Bible, Theology, truth, understanding
May 24, 2016

Calvinism and Predestination

One of the most important concerns for any Christian is the doctrine of salvation (called “soteriology” by academics). The subject raises important questions: What is salvation? How do I get saved? Can I ever lose my salvation? In this brief article I want to look at salvation from the point of view of Calvinism and the associated… Continue reading

Christianity, Free Will, God

calvinism, God Beyond Religion, Jesus Christ, John Calvin, Philosophy, Predestination, Theology, truth
Mar 30, 2016

Being Held by God

Sometimes, life can be a real struggle. I know that I spent many years searching for peace, as I have reflected upon in my book The Philosophy of a Mad Man which is all about spiritual seeking. I used to immerse myself in eastern philosophy as I tried to meditate my way to peace, at that… Continue reading

Christianity, Reflections

God, Jesus Christ, meditation, peace, Philosophy, Psalm 91, salvation, Scripture, suffering, Theology
Mar 10, 2016

The Grace of God

Oh, most gracious Lord! You are eternal, unfathomable; mighty beyond measure! You have created all things and this complex universe is the work of Your hands. So far is Your divine knowledge from my shallow human understanding. I cannot comprehend Your way, oh God! In this wonderful mess of life, this perfect chaos, You reign; You… Continue reading

Christianity

forgiveness, God, grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, mercy, Philosophy, prayer, Prayers, the cross, Theology

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