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Faith for atheists. Part 4

Faith for atheists Part 4: The wonderful gifts that faith brings are a simple reality, waiting to be experienced So, we need to refocus the appeal of religious claims, and in my view, living a life of faith is the best possible way to live this life – regardless of whether there is life afterContinue reading “Faith for atheists. Part 4”

Faith for atheists. Part 3

Faith for atheists Part 3: If we are after the best deal, it has to be one that pays out now I will begin by using the idea of fulfilling our potential – and the tragedy of not doing so. Imagine someone with a skill or aptitude for something. It doesn’t matter what it is:Continue reading “Faith for atheists. Part 3”

Faith for atheists. Part 2

Faith for atheists Part 2: Atheism only appears to be on high ground by attacking a false view of religion It’s an impressive attack, and we must show why it is false, and how religion can be again the saving grace needed by atheistic society. I aim to do this entirely by using ideas thatContinue reading “Faith for atheists. Part 2”

Faith for atheists. Part 1

(A theological reflection in 5 parts) Faith for atheists Part 1: Atheism not only dismisses God, but claims the moral high ground Christian faith in the UK has declined catastrophically in the last couple of generations. I am going to argue that it would be good for people, and for society in general, if weContinue reading “Faith for atheists. Part 1”

Keeping in step with the Spirit

Keeping in step with the Spirit To place the next step securely, with confidence, assurance, To move forward, making progress, delightedly creative, To be focussed, not distracted, not turning aside, To make my way towards my goal, not deterred, not blocked, not confounded by obstacles, To know deep peace in my heart as I travel,Continue reading “Keeping in step with the Spirit”

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 7

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 7: We cannot be certain of what God is, but we can be sure that we are one with him All this talk of mind-merging is, I think, helpful to explore, but another issue that seems very important to me is that my relation to God appears toContinue reading “God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 7”

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 6

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 6: If two become one, are there two or one now? I still don’t know It’s been a nice train of thought! However, I am, in one crucial respect, aghast at it! If there is one thing I am certain of, it is that I am NOT God!Continue reading “God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 6”

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 5

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 5: Oneness with God as a simple reality, experienced now If all this is sounding simply like fatuous metaphysics, I would object. I am not pursuing some phantasma, as opposed to engaging in the real business of living; I am seeking empowerment for living. If I can understandContinue reading “God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 5”

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 4

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 4: Who is it that exists if we attain union with God? Clearly, in this case, there are still two minds: the believer’s and God’s and they are in complete agreement. When this “new thought” first occurred to me, I sensed that there may be more to itContinue reading “God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 4”

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 3

God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 3: Behold, I have become God – and I mean that very humbly What have we said? The mind of God is – sorry, can be – the same as our mind. Rather than thinking I have destroyed God, or, at least, terribly demeaned him with this idea,Continue reading “God and me: a like-minded pair? Part 3”