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Jul 5, 2018

Is Philosophy Important?

It’s interesting how within spiritual circles there are strong and conflicting opinions about whether or not philosophy is important. I know that many Christians feel the subject is a waste of time, and instead focus exclusively on Biblical revelation as life’s only real source of wisdom. On the other hand, there are many who feel… Continue reading

Christianity, Philosophy

enlightenment, faith, Free Will, God, religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Theology, truth, wisdom
Jun 26, 2018

On Sovereignty

The word ‘sovereignty’ can have several nuanced meanings which I would like to briefly discuss with the hope that it will help you to understand my perspective on free will and the God/world relationship. Continue reading

God, Philosophy, Theology

Christianity, faith, Free Will, King, monarchy, Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, religion, sovereignty, Spirituality, United Kingdom
Jun 14, 2018

Everyday Mysteries

True philosophy is about a fascination with all that is mysterious in life. That’s why I have studied, and continue to study, philosophy; because I find it ceaselessly intriguing thinking about why we are here, what reality is, why we suffer, the nature of God, and other such questions that tap into the heart of… Continue reading

Philosophy, Theology

Bryan Magee, faith, God, meditation, mind, religion, science, Spirituality, thought, truth
Jun 7, 2018

Unconditional Love

In this post I’d like to share a few thoughts about love, and specifically how love operates in the life of a Christian. I will argue that the Christian worldview presents a God who loves conditionally, and that this fails to satisfy our innate longing for unconditional love. Continue reading

Christianity, God, Theology

Bible, faith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, Philosophy, religion, Scripture, Spirituality
May 24, 2018

Free Will and Salvation

In this post I’m going to look at the heart of the gospel – the idea that we are sinners in need of salvation. Is this really true? Continue reading

Free Will, God, Theology

Christianity, faith, Jesus, Panentheism, Philosophy, religion, salvation, soteriology, Spirituality, theism, truth
May 17, 2018

What is Causing our Thoughts?

Let us examine closely what thought is, and let us try to decipher what it is that causes thoughts to arise in our minds. Continue reading

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