Life, faith and the future of the planet
In the Beginning… The earliest forms of religious practice date back tens of thousands of years and were based on localised mythologies that reflected the unique cultural and geographical contexts in which they emerged. These primitive forms of faith were … Continued
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:14-15 “This is how … Continued
For those who would like to explore the topics I discuss in my blog more thoroughly, I have compiled a list of books, authors, and websites that have significantly influenced my thinking so far. The resources below represent a diverse … Continued
Religion is incapable of providing certainty about ultimate things. It can only offer the illusion of certainty, which is highly dependent on two things: the fear and ignorance of its adherents and the persuasive power of its leaders. That’s not … Continued
It seems to me that when it comes to matters of ultimate importance, like the existence of God and the nature of life after death, we are all, at best, agnostic. I mean that in the most literal sense of … Continued
These days, I spend a lot of time walking along the coastline not far from our home. We are fortunate to live near a stunning stretch of marine preserve with a well-maintained path between the ocean and the bush. The … Continued
Consciousness is one of the great mysteries of life. For centuries, the brightest minds in science, medicine, philosophy, and anthropology have debated what it is and why we possess it. That we can perceive, reflect, evaluate, imagine, conclude, and act … Continued
The other day, my wife tried to tell me something important, but I became distracted by an incoming message on my phone. Realising I wasn’t fully present, she stopped mid-sentence and asked me, “Did you hear what I just said?” … Continued
It’s not unusual for us, as thoughtful, conscious, and emotional human beings, to experience a deep existential crisis of the soul. Some have referred to the phenomenon as “The Dark Night” (St. John of the Cross), others as “The Wall” … Continued
I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor’s and Master’s of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the past few months, I … Continued
