Sep
20
Do We Need God to Tell Us Right From Wrong?
20 Sep, 2006 | Filed Under Religion
It is a mistake to equate the rejection of “God” with the rejection of a moral code. One has only to read Sartre, Carnus or Dostoevsky to realize that atheists have a deep appreciation for what is right and wrong. Furthermore, the attitude of certain “institutionalized” religions toward sex, sexuality and celibacy is as much [...]
Sep
3
The Futility of Prayer
3 Sep, 2006 | Filed Under Philosophy, Religion
Prayer…. Man’s ultimate act of hoping. It is mostly in times of despair and trouble do people seek prayer. And when all other things fail, one will always “pray”. When our prayers don’t get answered, you’d get to hear someone say, “maybe it is not God’s will” – an easy lame “excuse” when they don’t [...]
Aug
11
Why Evil Exists
11 Aug, 2006 | Filed Under Philosophy, Religion
Why does Evil exist? Why does God allow evil to thrive and exist? The simple answer is He wants us to be worthy of His Love. It is in the face of horror & death, at times of tragedies & catastrophies that we find our noblest selves and ALWAYS seek God’s help, forgiveness, and love. [...]
Aug
6
Creation of Evil
6 Aug, 2006 | Filed Under Philosophy, Religion
Who created evil? Who created the devil? Christians argue that God created EVERYTHING, that is, is the source of ALL creation. If God created EVERYTHING then He should have created evil and the devil too. If He did not, then God is neither Omnipotent nor Omniscient. If God created only good but not evil, then [...]