Framework of understanding Part 1: Ultimate reality must be tied to the Big Bang and evolution So, what is this framework of understanding that might have universal appeal for both believers and non-believers? It would not mean that everyone must become a believer, but it would attach belief to ultimate reality in a way thatContinue reading “Framework of understanding. Part 1”
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Framework of understanding idea related to God is the voice in our heads
Framework of understanding idea related to God is the voice in our heads Some ideas fall into a special category of idea, that I call “toolkit” ideas. That is, they are valuable models that we can use in all sorts of situations; they are overview templates which we use to organise all the events inContinue reading “Framework of understanding idea related to God is the voice in our heads”
The journey of doubt. Part 4
The journey of doubt Part 4 As I say, I have now answered these questions to my satisfaction, but I am concerned to answer them to the satisfaction of anyone concerned with truth. There has been the age-old battle between believers and atheists, but they tend to argue at cross-purposes. Believers say, “Take the leapContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 4”
Just a sip of truth is enough
Just a sip of truth is enough It’s looking beneath the surface that you’re so good at. Things that I just can’t see – even though they are in my own heart and mind – you can see. And you work away to bring them to the surface, till at last I face them, andContinue reading “Just a sip of truth is enough”
The journey of doubt. Part 3
The journey of doubt Part 3 So, I am alright! I have come through the valley of the shadow of doubt, and I don’t anticipate anything being able to knock my confidence in God. In this respect, I will be OK for the rest of my life. However, as someone very keen on the philosophicalContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 3”
The journey of doubt. Part 2
The journey of doubt Part 2 Therefore, what I have wanted through my life is a sense of certainty. I truly do love God, but I don’t want to be a fool and believe something that is false. In my own life, a sense of certainty is what I have now attained. I have anContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 2”
Waterlilies
Waterlilies When I was at school in the 1970s, one day we had outside speakers who frightened me. I can’t remember much about it, but I think they were talking about the impending crisis of over-population, and they used an illustration of waterlilies. Apparently, waterlilies can double in size in a single day, and ifContinue reading “Waterlilies”
Note to readers about what’s coming next
Note to readers about what’s coming next When I started this blog I knew there were lots of things I wanted to write about, and I expected them to fall into 2 broad categories: theological and philosophical reflections on God and the life of faith on the one hand, and spiritual, devotional writing on theContinue reading “Note to readers about what’s coming next”
The journey of doubt. Part 1
The journey of doubt Part 1 Like most Christians, I have gone through a faith journey that includes periods of severe doubt. There have been a couple of times when I could easily have given up. I think for me, the particular point of challenge is whether or not I can allow myself to goContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 1”
How should we understand what God is? Part 9
How should we understand what God is? Part 9: God is still God Most importantly, God is still a person. The believer is not simply holding in their mind key principles and values and committing themselves to living by them. Instead, the believer still experiences the voice of God as a dynamic personal agent whoContinue reading “How should we understand what God is? Part 9”
Spiritual Devotion 