One of the greatest challenges to belief in God is the problem of suffering. But it's not just atheists who struggle with this challenge. Most everyone is conflicted by the fact that there is so much unnecessary suffering in the world, and it would seem that God, if God exists, is often apathetic. I've approached … Continue reading Why Does God Allow Suffering?
We all have that feeling from time to time that whatever we’re doing, wherever we are in life, that there is this underlying sense of emptiness, as if something is missing. And no matter what we do, we never feel quite satisfied. We try to fill that void with experiences and material acquisitions, but nothing … Continue reading Feeling the Void Within
If you are reading this article it is because you’re seeking some kind of answer to the age-old question, “Does God Exist?” And it is likely that you have already decided whether or not you believe in God. If this is so, then you might just be looking for some confirmation. But I would ask … Continue reading Does GOD Exist? …and Does it Matter?
Belief is something often misunderstood. Taken to the extreme it can be blind us from the truth. It can enslave us to the will of those who would wish to control us. It can excuse us from responsibility and can even be used to justify atrocities that we would otherwise not commit. But what exactly … Continue reading Belief, Doubt, Uncertainty & Skepticism
Much of my early spiritual studies centered on persons who had lived a life of extreme renunciation. I was quite drawn to that way of life myself and even felt that perhaps I had lived as a wandering ascetic in a previous incarnation. Whether or not this was true my present incarnation put me in … Continue reading 6 Things I Learned from Being Homeless
During times of difficulty people will often tell us that everything happens for a reason. And whether or not everything is purposefully imbued with reason, we can choose to see purpose within it. When we’re faced with challenges we have a choice to see those challenges as unfortunate dilemmas or as opportunities for personal growth. … Continue reading The School of Life
What is the Meaning of Life? What does it mean for life to have meaning? And how do we find meaning in our lives?