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Thoughts on faith, family, hobbies, or work.
I write articles on things I'm interested in, when interesting things I read merit some reflection. In a lot of ways, this blog is my journal to assist in gaining a deeper understanding of thought proving questions I see in daily life. Much of these are theology focused
"Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you"
- St. Peter, 1 Peter 3:15
St. Peter is from whom we get the word "apologetics". I try, when possible, to focus on the defensive and evangelical apologetical approach he suggests here rather than an offensive or polemic one. If you're looking for others much better than I am, check out the media page for some suggestions!
✝️ Are Sikhs Praying to the One True God?
When a Sikh prays, do they pray to the One True God? If they are, what does it mean?
✝️ Is the "No True Catholic" Fallacy Sound?
An examination of a common analogue to the "No True Scotsman" fallacy that is often used to criticize proper orthodoxy
✝️ Can God Murder?
Are arguments against God that rely on moral intuition sound? Is it possible for God to murder another? Is an exception to the moral order for God just special pleading, and therefore fallacious?
✝️ Dogmatic Reading of the Bible
What should we do when we encounter a difficulty in the Bible? How should we move forward? Is it irrational cognative dissonance to have faith despite the difficulties?
✝️ Notes on Suffering
So many have answered the question of "Why do we suffer?" Here is a response I gave to someone who came to me in their grief, with some redactions
✝️ Are We Obliged to Pray for the Unrepentant?
While prayer for the dead is important, are we obliged to pray for those dead whom we beleive there to be little hope of salvation? A reflection on our duties as Christians in this way.