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How to Fix British Society (In One Scripture)
If everyone working in politics, in the NHS, in the mental health system, in the police force and in business took heed of this Scripture, British society would be fixed in a day. 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace… Continue reading
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It’s Not a Competition
I think that in all walks of life, human beings have a tendency to fall into the temptation of competing with one another. It’s deeply ingrained in capitalist ideology. However, there is a much richer way of looking at life. The apostle Paul wrote that we are all members of one body. Each member has… Continue reading
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Indoctrinated
Of course you are indoctrinated. You were taught how the world works, you were encouraged to follow a path through childhood and into adulthood, you watch the news, you read books. So how much of your worldview is your own, and how much is indoctrination? Ask yourself this question honestly. You will know, deep down,… Continue reading
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Towards a Deeper Understanding of Justice
I have always struggled with the idea that God would punish people in hell for eternity, for perhaps a single misdemeanour. I cannot bear the idea that simply because someone didn’t make a commitment to Jesus Christ (which, after all, would have been a decision that was God’s will, because God is in control of… Continue reading
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God’s judgement is coming, so do not ask …
God’s judgement is coming, so do not ask to bring it on sooner. (Surah 16:1) People of true faith are set apart by God. We are supposed to act in a way that is different to those who are hungry for worldly riches and power. Where there is conflict, we look to God, not to… Continue reading
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Those of you who have been following Perfect …
Those of you who have been following Perfect Chaos for a while may be aware of my friend David Robertson, who I interviewed for the blog in 2019 (you can read the interview here). David is a blogger, author, and student of theology from Australia, where he currently lives with his wife and young daughter. Continue reading
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Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor living in the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
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Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy whole heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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