Category Archives: Religion and Spirituality

What is the meaning of life?

The many sales of self-help and spiritual-help books tells me that people are hungry to get more out of life. On the other hand, many people do not question their place in life. They are satisfied with the status quo. … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it true that all the religions are worshiping the same God?

If you, a stranger, were to come up to me and tell me that your father and my father were the same person because both are human beings, should I immediately assume they were the same father? To see if … Continue reading →

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If religions did not exist, wouldn’t there be peace on this planet?

You assume that the presence of religion the only reason we lack peace. The media is full of reports of people getting into trouble or suffering, and religion is seldom the issue. Are there not troubles based on money, sex, … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it okay to judge a religion by its misguided followers?

I’ve read online blogs composed of former customers of a store who were disturbed by its salesmen. Based on one event, they would never shop at that store or buy their services again. How many people have had protracted trouble … Continue reading →

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Since love is a higher form of motivation, isn’t it improper to be motivated by rewards?

We can answer this by examining how Jesus responded to Peter’s question. Peter wondered what he was going to get after leaving all to follow Jesus: “Then answered Peter and said unto him [Jesus], Behold, we have forsaken all, and … Continue reading →

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Aren’t you dishonest in picking and choosing which laws in Leviticus to follow; for instance, regarding homosexuality, eating pork, and imposing capital punishment?

When God gave the laws to the Israelites, they were leaving Egypt. They were no longer under the laws of the Egyptians. So God gave them laws to help them see what a holy God they had, and through the … Continue reading →

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