Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Suffering and Faith
Many times in my life I’ve heard this statement by people who claim to be atheists: “Religion is the cause of all war”. A close cousin to this belief was addressed in John Lennon’s anthem, “Imagine” in which he blamed both religion and patriotism for war, and dreamed of the day when everyone would just … Continue reading IS RELIGION THE CAUSE OF ALL WAR? Part 1: Introduction
One day recently I was driving a large vehicle at considerable speed, when two small birds – swifts - flew across the road in front of me. One of them managed to avoid the truck but the other didn’t. I heard a little thud from the body of the truck over me. As before when … Continue reading THE SPARROW FALLING
What is the meaning of life? This question has been asked for as long as humans have been around... I’m told that in this post-modern age the question of the meaning of life is no longer an issue, since nothing is regarded to be objectively "true", and evolutionism has sucked any spiritual meaning out of life. I think the … Continue reading THE MEANING OF LIFE ACCORDING TO HAMLET, PAUL AND DEEP THOUGHT
When you drop your toast on the floor, does it always fall jammy side down? When you go to the check-out, are you always in the line that takes far longer than the others? Well fret no longer, dear reader: there may be an answer to the problem! Previously I've written about Biblical explanations for … Continue reading TOAST, MURPHY’S LAW AND THE BIBLE
If there's a God, why do we suffer? Sometimes the answer is impossible to find. However, the Bible gives us a clear picture of the causes of most of our problems... My subject for this part of the series is probably going to be even less popular than the last one. However, if we really … Continue reading WHY DO WE SUFFER? Part 8: Punishment and Discipline
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 