Sep 2021
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Sacred Scripture: The Contextual and the Timeless
My reflections in this article come from having studied the Bible and the Qur’an. At the present time I regard myself as an ‘Abrahamic monotheist’ because I am trying to understand how the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam fit together and whether they can be reconciled. A related issue that I’ve been considering… Continue reading
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I believe that whatever you do is what …
I believe that whatever you do is what God is doing through you. We are all puppets in the metaphorical hands of God, who is sovereign over all events and unfolding a plan for creation in accordance with his will. In a recent post, entitled ‘The Creativity of God’, I explained how if we understand… Continue reading
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I’m taking a bit of a break from …
I’m taking a bit of a break from my theological reflections today in order to share some personal testimony about how church organ music has played a role in my spiritual and mental health journey and impacted my life significantly. I come from a family that could be described as very musical. My parents encouraged… Continue reading
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Religion Enslaves People. But is this Good in the Sight of God?
According to the writings contained in the New Testament, Jesus Christ said “who the Son sets free is free indeed” (John 8:36). In this article, I will be considering the kind of freedom that Jesus might have been referring to, and I will also look more generally at the major Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, and… 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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