The Ultimate Religious Dilemma God Knowing all vs Free will

Is there a dilemma between God’s omniscience and human free will? [Originally published on Helium 23 February 2009] dilemma: …a problem that seems incapable of a solution ~ Dictionary.com The argument: God knows all. He can see into the future as well as into the past. He knows what you…

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Reflections on Awe: What Have We Learned in 9 Years After 9/11?

Will We Choose “awe” or “shock and Awe”? A Shofar, or trumpet made of ram’s horn [Originally published on Associated Content, 10 September 2010] Religions in various forms have struggled with the issue of evil. In particular, why does evil happen to people who seem good?

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Is Hell a Real Place? A Metaphor? A Myth?

[Originally published on Helium] Do you realize how much of Christianity’s teachings are not even found in the Bible? Do you realize how much most churches have been influenced by misquotes, mistranslations and even intentionally taking verses completely out of context? Take the doctrine of Hell, for example. Is it…

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