Author: Fuel For Faith

WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

Revelation is possibly as rich in imagery as any book ever written, but I don't agree that it's impossible to unravel all those word-pictures. Here's the result of my own on-going study of the mysterious "Mystery Babylon" of Revelation, in three or four parts... (Lower Manhattan, with the One World Trade Center) Photo: King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons … Continue reading WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

I love to watch old Sci-fi movies, but they look so dated and corny now: how did anyone ever take them seriously? Perhaps they never did...                               "WHAT IS TRUTH" by Russian painter Nikolai Ge (1831–1894) Perhaps the answer lies partly … Continue reading TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

Without a constant input of information, energy and design, my sons’ bedroom quickly succumbs to the second law of thermodynamics. Decay ravages the once-tidy cupboards, the beds, the furniture and the décor, until everything becomes unrecognizable...  (A DIGITAL SIMULATION OF A BEDROOM, NOT A MILLION MILES FROM HERE...) The room begins its cycle as an … Continue reading BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

COLD LOVE, WARM LOVE

COLD LOVE, WARM LOVE

Perhaps I’m being a little cynical, but I can’t help thinking we’ve all become rather chilly towards each other. I’ve thought this through many times now: I have more fingers than I can count people who’ve ever treated me in a warm and loving way... And before you accuse me of being rather self-centered, I’ll … Continue reading COLD LOVE, WARM LOVE

DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?

DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?

I’ve been hearing a lot about “The Force” lately. I'm speaking, of course, of the "Star Wars" variety. There are even one or two politicians attempting to capitalize on its popularity by invoking the Force in their speeches... These politicians clearly think that if they give the impression of being a fan of the movies they’ll get some extra votes. Hey, … Continue reading DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?