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A new religion

A new religion I see that a programme, or mission, is emerging in my writing, and it is to create a new religion. Well, that’s somewhat overstated, in that I am perfectly happy to be a Christian, so I suppose what I mean is that I am trying to create a new basis for religion.Continue reading “A new religion”

I believe in believing in God. Part 5

I believe in believing in God Part 5: I cannot demonstrably prove the reality of this God to say that it is utterly sound to believe in God, but I can prove the reality of this belief in God and so say that it is utterly sound to believe in believing in God. Of course,Continue reading “I believe in believing in God. Part 5”

I believe in believing in God. Part 4

I believe in believing in God Part 4: The greatest mystery of life: the truth loves us What is he then? What does it mean when we say that we believe in believing in God? This God that we are exploring is not just an idea. It is an experience. It is a relationship. ItContinue reading “I believe in believing in God. Part 4”

I believe in believing in God. Part 3

I believe in believing in God Part 3: I could not end my torment till I knew the truth, but this, I know, is true. But is it true?! We can imagine the exasperation of those who think, “This is all very lovely speculation about how wonderful it would be if only God was real,Continue reading “I believe in believing in God. Part 3”

I believe in believing in God. Part 2

I believe in believing in God Part 2: It is our faith that changes everything But is there any way round this? Let’s consider some statements. I believe in God I don’t believe in God I doubt God’s existence The first person is happy in their faith The second person is content that they haveContinue reading “I believe in believing in God. Part 2”

I believe in believing in God. Part 1

I believe in believing in God (A philosophical and theological reflection in 5 parts) Part 1: But is it true? The more I think about the role of God in my life, the more essential he is. That makes the question of whether he actually exists or not more and more important. This is, ofContinue reading “I believe in believing in God. Part 1”

Stepping out

Stepping out Lord, I step out into the open, Away from the security of my favourite thoughts, Away from the safety of hiding in the background Afraid of standing out, afraid of failing. What will you show me when I am standing out in the light? Who will I meet? What will you guide meContinue reading “Stepping out”

Ultimate reality

Ultimate reality At the core of the human mind, it is possible to discover an experience of transcendent truth that exhilaratingly transforms your understanding of what your life means, giving you a sense of connection with the ultimate – a union of the self with the infinite and eternal, a taking into yourself all thatContinue reading “Ultimate reality”

Time and place and transience. Part 6

Time and place and transience Part 6: God is all in all Once again we see (what a surprise!) that God is the ground of our being, the foundation of our lives, the one who gives meaning and purpose to our lives, the one who not only enriches our lives beyond measure, but who holdsContinue reading “Time and place and transience. Part 6”

Time and place and transience. Part 5

Time and place and transience Part 5: We are the apple of God’s eye You see why I am so keen for God to actually exist, rather than just being an idea that is useful to us humans in getting through life. If God does exist, and if we take seriously what God must beContinue reading “Time and place and transience. Part 5”