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Some Thoughts
When out in public, you can do a great service to others, and demonstrate love, by switching off all technology and walking in silence. Very few words need be spoken by those who are grounded in love. It’s okay to feel depressed; these times are depressing. Relationships are more harmonious in the absence of technology. Continue reading
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How to Fix British Society (In One Scripture)
If everyone working in politics, in the NHS, in the mental health system, in the police force and in business took heed of this Scripture, British society would be fixed in a day. 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace Continue reading
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It’s Not a Competition
I think that in all walks of life, human beings have a tendency to fall into the temptation of competing with one another. It’s deeply ingrained in capitalist ideology. However, there is a much richer way of looking at life. The apostle Paul wrote that we are all members of one body. Each member has Continue reading
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Indoctrinated
Of course you are indoctrinated. You were taught how the world works, you were encouraged to follow a path through childhood and into adulthood, you watch the news, you read books. So how much of your worldview is your own, and how much is indoctrination? Ask yourself this question honestly. You will know, deep down, Continue reading
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Towards a Deeper Understanding of Justice
I have always struggled with the idea that God would punish people in hell for eternity, for perhaps a single misdemeanour. I cannot bear the idea that simply because someone didn’t make a commitment to Jesus Christ (which, after all, would have been a decision that was God’s will, because God is in control of Continue reading
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In Times of Conflict, Focus on God
God’s judgement is coming, so do not ask to bring it on sooner. (Surah 16:1) People of true faith are set apart by God. We are supposed to act in a way that is different to those who are hungry for worldly riches and power. Where there is conflict, we look to God, not to Continue reading
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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
I’m a philosopher and author living in the United Kingdom. On this blog, I write about matters of philosophy and religion and share a variety of personal articles.
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