Why God Must Exist
Someone asked me why I believe God must exist. I'll say right off, this won't be for everyone. The request came from a comment I made that having been a math major in college and spending 35 years in the computer industry, it's safe to say that I think logically. And, ...
Does God Cry?
Does God cry? Jesus did. You may remember when that happened. But do you know why Jesus cried? ...
Making Planets or Discovering Them?
Are we pretending to be like God? If you can imagine a planet, and then discover one that could maybe be a little like the one you imagined, that's the same as making one, right? Apparently so. At least one could get that impression, based on two different articles - ...
Life’s not fair!
Life's not fair! But who told you it would be? Maybe it's better this way? Life's not fair! Not exactly a news flash, is it? Everyone knows that. And we can all go on and on about why it isn't fair. Especially why it isn't fair to us. And, we ...
Site of Jesus’ trial found?
Archaeologists make stunning find: Could this be the site of Jesus’s trial? This is an amazing story on many levels, It was well presented in the article. It should be good thing. Unfortunately, one of those amazing levels can be found is in the "Leave your comment" section at the ...
Intro to Sura 68 – The Pen. God’s promises to Abraham, revisited.
Among other things, Sura 68 is a response to Muhammad's sense / fear that his first revelation was from a Jinn (an evil spirit). It confirms to him that he is not crazy or hallucinating. This second Sura, in order of revelation, is quite long. Other topics in Sura ...
The problem of caring
The problem of caring. Caring can be depressing. That seems odd. Maybe even wrong. But it's true. Sometimes we need to remember the Why part of caring ...
The problem of rules
Rules? Rules are for suckers, right? No one follows rules anymore. Except for one really important instance. Know what it is? You're probably wrong. Read on to find out ...
Creation, as told in the Qur’an and Genesis
The first Sura in the Qur'an, by order of revelation, begins with the creation of man. Let's compare that to what's in Genesis, from the Jewish Torah / Christian Bible. In the translation that I’m using, this verse is called The Embryo. In others, it is called “The Clot”. ...
