Philosophy
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‘Descartes’ Error’ by Antonio Domasio (book review)
Descartes’ Error was recommended to me by my psychotherapist. In my psychotherapy sessions in recent weeks there has been a lot of discussion about body systems (e.g. the autonomic nervous system; the limbic system), and feeling that I don’t really have a grasp of the more complex language that relates to the biological and neurological… Continue reading
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Truth, God, Morality and Ethics: Conversations with Martin (part 2/2)
This is the second part of my email conversation with a friend in which we began by discussing panentheism (see Conversations with Martin (part 1/2)), and then moved on a variety of subjects including free will, the nature of God, morality and ethics, and more. Each discussion topic is prefaced with a question, which will… Continue reading
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Panentheism, Sacred Texts, Creation: Conversations with Martin (part 1/2)
I recently had an intriguing email discussion with my good friend Martin (not his real name – he wanted to remain anonymous) that started with the subject of panentheism and grew to incorporate sacred texts, morality, and a whole lot more. I wanted to share a few highlights from our chat; I hope you will… Continue reading
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God in Inanimate Objects
It is easy to see how God is active in living creatures, but it is perhaps rather harder to envisage what ‘God is doing’ in the case of inanimate objects, like tables or books. When I look at a table and investigate its nature, an obvious question arises – is God making the table be,… Continue reading
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Free Will
Have you ever wondered about the distinction between the things that you are doing, and the things that are simply ‘happening’? Let us look at this distinction in terms of our common experience. As I write this sentence, I would say certain things are ‘just happening’. My heart is beating, blood is flowing through my… Continue reading
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Shaking with Ratu
On my hands and knees, leaning over a small plastic bucket, I am vomiting violently. The blare of fast-paced music and the wailing and yelping of those shaking their bodies behind me provide the soundtrack to my convulsions. I am desperate that the double dose of liquid tobacco solution that I have just squirted up… 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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