Living joyously with uncertainty.
You’ve got to believe first. That’s what they say. Our non-believers group sets up in public places from time to time to let people know we exist. It is a way to encourage other non-believers and let them know they… Read moreBelieve, then See
Christians often say that they know [whatever their current claim] is true because the Holy Spirit provides an “inner witness” that verifies the claim. A: “Is the Bible true?” C: “Well, I can’t prove it, but I have the inner… Read moreThe Inner Witness
Back when the movie “Star Wars” came out, I went to see it with one of my co-workers who happened to be a follower of Eckankar, the Science of Spiritual Soul Travel. After the movie, he was practically gushing with… Read moreThe Force, and Meaning
The story where Jesus walks on water is a huge target for critics of the Bible. The obvious impossibility of the feat makes the story easy to dismiss as myth. Today, I don’t want to defend or criticize the story… Read moreIn Which Jesus Walks on Water
(We’re finishing up a series on Pascal’s Wager. Click here to start at the beginning.) Can you believe? I’ll leave you this week with one final thought regarding Pascal’s Wager. Even if none of what I’ve said up until now… Read moreYou can’t believe what you don’t believe.
(Post #4 in a series about Pascal’s Wager. To start at the beginning, click here.) It costs nothing The man who challenged my non-belief by asking, “What if you’re wrong?” inadvertently drew attention to one of the big problems with… Read moreIf you lose nothing, you’re doing it wrong.
(This is the third post in the series. To start at the beginning, click here.) Is it a coin toss? The question, “What if you’re wrong?” is actually a good question. Being wrong is always an option. We need to… Read moreWhat are the chances?
I’m reading On Liberty, by John Stuart Mill and I’m just captivated by the clarity of this guy’s thinking and his ability to say what he means clearly and directly. That’s a rare quality among the philosophers I’ve had the… Read moreJohn Stuart Mill On Liberty
When you begin to question your beliefs, especially in the later stages where it becomes obvious that you are going to have to change your thinking, there is a certain kind of fear that can set in. A fear of… Read moreGain knowledge the easy way.