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RESPOND
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The growing thinking of the Western world says - our Universe is not designed. It is merely the result of chance collisions of matter and energy. RESPOND blog views our Universe a different way - it presents evidence for a Designer. His identity? It proposes a case for the God of the Bible.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 293 )
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Why Doesn’t God Save People From Natural Disasters?
If God exists, then why do people die in natural disasters? It is always a heart breaking tragedy when people die as a result of tornadoes, earthquakes and the... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
It’s a bit of a head scratcher. Can we answer this question? In the 18th century, German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz observed that the answer... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Was the New Testament Canon Assembled Hundreds of Years After Jesus?
Often folks think the New Testament was written and assembled hundreds of years after the fact. I have been responding to the Newsweek article from 2014 that... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Were There Lost Christianities?
It’s a bit of a long one, this time! So, maybe the best thing is to just pick one or two headings that jump out at you? This book has had such a negative... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Three Reasons Why the Gospels Record History
I’ve noticed that folks usually think before the New Testament Gospels got written down, a long time passed where people told taller and taller stories. Those... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Were There Many Christianities To Begin With, Or Just One?
I’m exploring the claims of a Newsweek article that portrays the Bible as the result of controversy, disagreement and powerplay. My first blog in this series... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Has the Teaching in the New Testament Become Corrupted Over Time?
A few years ago, Newsweek magazine celebrated Christmas by publishing a withering attack on the Christian Church and its view of the Bible. You can read their... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Joker and the Cost to Nihilism
The reports were correct. For a comic book movie, Joker is unusually violent. Very violent, in fact. Yes I’ve seen it. No, I didn’t walk out. But I had to shut... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Reflections on Judy
There’s a moment in this movie that just pierced the heart of it for me. The heart of who we all really are. Judy Garland (real name Frances Gumm) is sitting... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Does It Matter If Beauty Is Just In the Eye of the Beholder?
We often talk in terms of our tastes. “I love that band or that movie franchise. You like Marvel, I’m more of a DC guy.” (does anyone say that? Read more
Posted on 01 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Ad Astra and a Privileged Planet Earth
What do you get if you mix “2001: A Space Odyssey” with “Apocalypse Now,” and add a dash or two of “Event Horizon?” If you get the chance – see “Ad Astra” in... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Is It Possible to Rebel Against Extinction?
What is the most important question in life right now? Is it: The climate. How do we look after the planet for our kids and grandkids? Should I go to University... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Resurrection and the Reason for God
In his recent blog, Vince Vitale makes a provocative statement relating to the “God question.” He says – Criticism without Alternative is Empty What he is sayin... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How Serious is the Skynet Threat?
You know there’s a new Terminator movie coming…right? How vulnerable are we to Skynet and the threat of dangerous, killer robots? I don’t mean the characters... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Weighing the Validity of the Crusades
He narrowed his eyes threateningly and the tone of his voice took on an unpleasant chill. “Christianity is dangerous, and you are just part of the problem. Don’... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Were the Crusades Motivated By Financial Greed?
Sometimes people assume that, when the Church launched the Crusades in the Middle Ages, there was a self-serving reason behind it. It wasn’t the result of... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Were the Crusades Xenophobic?
Previously, I introduced the Crusades and explained the historical background to these Medieval military campaigns. I also challenged the notion that they were... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Why Do the Crusades Still Matter?
The Crusades are a time in medieval history that both fascinates and angers people. In the History Channel show Knightfall, myth and storytelling combines with... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Are We Just Star Dust?
He rolled his eyes at me. “How sad that you need approval from some external deity. I am happy with my life as it is. I make meaning for my own life, thank you... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Challenging Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracies do happen. Lots of people think they are common. 71% of Americans think the government are hiding the truth about UFO’s, 9/11 was an inside job, an... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY