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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”

Time and place and transience. Part 4

Time and place and transience Part 4: I don’t want what is precious to be gone and lost forever We are used to the idea of God being the repository of all good values, but I now want to put forward the idea that he is also the repository of all experience. We’ve met theContinue reading “Time and place and transience. Part 4”

Time and place and transience. Part 3

Time and place and transience Part 3: What is it we’re really searching for? So, what is it that gives being in a time and place – and whatever we do in that situation – significance? Is, in fact, transience a problem? Does it matter that an event has happened and is now over? IsContinue reading “Time and place and transience. Part 3”

Time and place and transience. Part 2

Time and place and transience Part 2: You can be happy if you give up searching – but only by accepting you are lost in meaninglessness The Greeks’ concern with transience seems to be about a search or desire for our actions to have some substance. If everything is transient, does this mean that ourContinue reading “Time and place and transience. Part 2”