Category: Theism and Atheism
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Divine Omnipotence
From a reading of “Summa Contra Gentiles” by St. Thomas Aquinas, Book II chapter 25, reprinted in Philosophy of Religion: The Big Questions, Ed. by Eleonore Stump and Michael Murray. Aquinas’ arguments here fall flat to me for the same reason that I don’t enjoy modern superhero movies. A character who can be given whatever…
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5 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s That Can Help You Build A Better Future
I wish someone had given me tips like this when I was young. 1. Take time to think deeply about the life you want. Visualize the details of your desired future 10, 20, 30-years out. Write it all down and review it regularly. 2. Don’t paint yourself into a corner with poor choices. Wrong or…
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My Journey from Faith Leader to Non-Believer
I became a Christian through a dramatic conversion experience when I was 15 years old. Over a decade later, I became pastor of a congregation which I served full-time for 14 years. But, I no longer believe in God. I don’t want to offend anyone who does believe. For what it’s worth, I want only…