Tag Archives: free will

If you end up in Hell, it will be for a good cause!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

It would be impossible to make sense of the anti-intuitive title for this blog post unless you were familiar with the spiritual ideas of scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. It was revealed to him that the spiritual world was organized into societies … Continue reading →

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Is human consciousness an epiphenomenon?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Most natural scientists would say yes. In other words, human consciousness is an outcome (derivative) of numerous microscopic processes in the brain. The physical brain is what creates consciousness and not some immaterial mind. This mechanistic view of consciousness has … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God?

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

This topic requires several layers of exposition. For instance, someone inclined to think of this topic from a corporeal/sensual level, that is, from things learned in the physical world, may simply conclude that God has ten fingers and toes like … Continue reading →

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I was wrong about Hell

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

Writing a theistic blog over the last 2½ years, it was only natural that I would eventually touch on the subject of hell. I focused mainly on whether hell was eternal or if the Lord God had provided a contingency … Continue reading →

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Does God purposely deceive us?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

You bet He does! But it is for our own good. If humans could see that God’s life flows into us and affects our hearts to do good, they would vigorously rebel. So God is very careful to allow the … Continue reading →

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Thoroughly modern Millie gets the shock of her life!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Once upon a time there lived a fully liberated woman named Millie. She was highly self-motivated and took an intellectual interest in all matters concerning God and ultimate reality. This spiritual drive led her to the unique theological writings of … Continue reading →

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Hank and Eve

Posted on April 9, 2010 by

A long, long time ago there lived a gardener named Hank. He cultivated a special garden. It wasn’t an earthly garden of tomatoes and rutabagas. Rather, it represented the abundance and fruitfulness cultivated in his heart and mind. The beauty … Continue reading →

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Is Hell Eternal?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by

Most people who belong to traditional faith-systems assume that damnation in Hell is eternal and don’t give it a second thought. But based on the visionary insights and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, a spiritual seeker is given much to … Continue reading →

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What is God doing about Haiti?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

Plenty! But before I can discuss God’s involvement in this human disaster we have to take into consideration that there are two worlds—the physical world and the spiritual world. Otherwise, those of us still on earth might blame the Creator … Continue reading →

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Have you been hacked?

Posted on January 2, 2010 by

I suspect many of you have. I was hacked not long ago but it was quickly caught and dealt with. Hackers can be mischievous (looking for a challenge) or downright evil. This is the price we pay for the huge … Continue reading →

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