Theology
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Compassionate Justice
An important question for philosophers in contemporary society is “How should societies respond to criminal behaviour?” I do not believe we have free will. Instead I believe that all events, including the actions of every individual, are under the direct control of God. So God is responsible for criminal behaviour as well as law-abiding behaviour. … Continue reading
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The Agony of God
After many years of spiritual struggle and honest searching, God has revealed a new understanding of the nature of suffering to me, and I now feel it is an important part of my life’s work to share that understanding with the rest of humanity. There are two significant ways in which I believe God suffers. … Continue reading
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The Church of the Future
With the recent discovery of a Higgs boson-like particle at CERN in Switzerland, I believe it is only a matter of time before further discoveries in physics allow us to create new technologies that will revolutionise space travel, allowing us to journey much deeper into space than ever before. With such a vast universe existing… Continue reading
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Treat the person, not the brain
The terrible side-effects of antipsychotic drugs I currently have a diagnosis of the mental health condition schizoaffective disorder (schizophrenia with bipolar elements). Over the past six years I have experienced three episodes of psychosis, and I have taken five different kinds of antipsychotic medication as doctors have attempted to treat the condition. These include Olanzapine,… Continue reading
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The Nature of God
Over the centuries, philosophers and theologians have often struggled to understand the nature of the God who we so often discuss. God doesn’t reveal His nature to everyone all the time, but instead different people are given different understandings and insights into the way God is, at different times in their lives. I believe that… Continue reading
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An Eternal Hope
For centuries theologians have debated what happens when we die. In Christianity, the idea of salvation is prominent; by giving our lives in faith to Christ we are somehow saved and given the promise of eternal life. But it is difficult to say, beyond mere speculation, what the doctrine of salvation really means. After all,… Continue reading
About STEVEN
Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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