1. INTRODUCTION Actually, religion and science do NOT appear to be in conflict at this time. When genuinely compared they more likely support, rather than challenge, each other. BUT, none the less, a good proportion of society ‘guesses’ that science and religion DO challenge each other, just as I once did. And that suspicion alone…
1. INTRODUCTION Honestly, we CAN ‘prove to ourselves’ that God is real. We just ‘connect with God’ in the way he offers us, to find evidence, and then receive the sense of purpose and contentment in life that flows from that. Yes, I am sure that any of us “thinkers” CAN find evidence, that enables…
1. INTRODUCTION Why does the universe exist? Odds against the universe’s perfection? Unexplainable complexities on Earth and within life? Is God the answer to these questions? Now I did state that the paths of science and religion need not challenge each other, in the previous article, “Are Science and religion in conflict?”. But I am…
1. INTRODUCTION Major life issues CAN challenge our thoughts on God’s existence. Ultimately, this issue of suffering and evil does lead us to question God’s role in it. Well, answers are available, I assure you. But, of course it is still normal to wonder why our God, who is supposed to be good, does allow…
1. INTRODUCTION Analysing then evaluating experiences of mysticism. The basis of pantheist religions. Experienced by Jewish, Christian and Muslim mystics too. But IS this mysticism stuff real? The findings of my ‘piece by piece’ analysis and overall evaluation, as explained here in this article, certainly helped me to develop the “So, what exactly is God”…
1. INTRODUCTION Doubts that challenge beginner Christians: Would God WANT a relationship with me? Is it even POSSIBLE to believe in God? Could I ACCEPT the story of Jesus? Yes, there are a number of hurdles that can particularly ‘front’ beginners on their journey of faith. They are covered in this sub-article. But I do…
1. INTRODUCTION What to do when prayers seem to fail. Have we missed God’s answer? What if a simple answer from God was not possible? There should be a positive way forward! Importantly, please read the introductory article, “Praying for things” to this subsection of the website before going on. It presents an overview of…
1. INTRODUCTION Now, we ARE God’s beloved. And Christian beliefs are based on that love. Yes, God’s unconditional love IS at their centre. In return, we are expected to love God and our fellow human beings. In fact, Christianity is a standout as a religion due to its basis of love! Indeed, Christian life is about:…
A little bit about the guy who led the “about-i-am” project. Who is he, the author of the majority of articles on this website? Well, his name is Peter Wise. He is a married male with a grown family, and also a grandfather. Peter is Australian and a retired professional. He shifted from his accountancy…
1. INTRODUCTION Faith IS relevant to you and me. We can all gather evidence to prove God is real. And gain the rewards. But first we MUST be ready to believe. Due to God’s invisibility within our world, it is almost certain that doubts about faith will occur from time to time, for even committed Christians.…