Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Category: Philosophy
One of those little corners where materialists insist they've chased away the notion of God - at least, the Biblical God - is quantum physics. Oddly, some secular scientists, though not all by any means, having dispensed with God are replacing him with their own faith or metaphysical reasoning, so that we're really no better off in terms of seeing the universe in a purely secular way.
We often determine the character of God by the way we're treated by others, and particularly by those who profess faith - including ministers. Our view of God can be a reflection of our experience with people, so that our entire lives and even our eternal destiny is shaped by what others do or say. This is a dangerous and deceptive trait in us.
Sometimes you wish you could solicit the help of God, but he doesn't seem to show up. At times you wish you could give him a piece of your mind, but he's not there in any tangible way to take questions or criticism. Where is he when you need him? Why does he seem so distant? Why doesn't he stop all the terrible things that happen in our world? Does he care at all? If you haven't asked any of these questions, you aren't human, or you aren't being honest.
People who regard themselves as Christians yet pay little or no attention to the Bible are getting their direction in life from somewhere else. It's coming from their church's doctrine and tradition, and from priests; It's coming from what their pastor tells them in his own "inspired" sermons, or from what other Christians tell them, or worst of all, it's coming from their own idea of what's right or wrong.
One great thing about a nation which champions freedom of speech is that everyone has a chance to give their opinion. Paradoxically, one drawback of free speech is that everyone has a chance to give their opinion.
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 