One of the fundamental elements of doubt in the faith puzzle is the argument that humanity and all that exists is the result of a convenient combination of random events as the universe matured. In other words, were we created … Continue reading
The greatest challenge we have in justifying our use of logic in addressing questions of faith is the language we use to communicate a concept. A perfect example of this dilemma is the statement in the book of Genesis that … Continue reading
One of the most controversial stories in the Bible is the story of the first humans – Adam and Eve. And the controversy exists for good reason. The saga of the first couple, the first family, contradicts itself almost immediately. … Continue reading
The controversy over the legitimacy of the Bible begins, interestingly enough, with the very first chapter and the opening phrase- “In the beginning.” The creationists insist that every word is a hard fact, while those who subscribe to evolution may … Continue reading
When we hear of someone claiming that God spoke to them, we probably think of someone with a mental illness – especially if that “voice” is telling them to commit an act of violence or some other crime. Sadly, we … Continue reading
If there is anything harder to visualize than God, it is the concepts of eternity and infinity. Yet, they are inexorably connected to each other and to God. We can readily grasp the concept of God “the Father” as a … Continue reading
In our efforts to justify the connection between logic and Christianity, we must ultimately confront the fundamental question – who was Jesus. Was He truly the Son of God? Is He our one, true connection to that higher power we … Continue reading
The debate about whether God exists or we, and all that surrounds us, is merely a cosmic accident, continues unchecked. Hard-core believers will cling to every word of the Bible as absolute truth, ignoring or rejecting all scientific reasoning. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
The recent string of mass shootings and natural disasters has had the devastating effect of planting seeds of doubt in the faithful. It seems like a fateful flip of the coin determines who lives, who dies. Heads, you live, tails … Continue reading
One of the most challenging moments in our struggle to cling to our spiritual foundation is when tragedy strikes, and our logical-self cries out, “why does God allow…” Fill in the blank from your own experience. In such moments, our … Continue reading
