This category explores philosophical rather than directly practical questions, such as Why are we here? and What is the point (of existence)?
Is there a fundamental difference between a religious believer and a follower of the principles of logic? A religious believer nearly always believes in an external force – in several religions called God, who is ultimately in control of events, our lives, and our destiny. As such the best path to salvation is to believe
The force I seek really has no power, but it does have impetus. This concept is closest to the term inevitability.
What is knowledge? What happens when we achieve knowledge of something? According to Dictionary.com, knowledge is acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition; the fact or state of knowing; awareness, as a fact or circumstance. I think the meaning of knowledge is fairly clear to most of us. Most
Thoughts on Tolerance Most of us today live in complex urban societies. These by nature are diverse. Diversity often nurtures strength and vibrancy. We can expect to encounter people from a variety of backgrounds and customs in them, harbouring a smorgasbord of beliefs and opinions. They may wear strange clothes or speak languages that we
Learning Learn, discover and question. Enjoy learning in general. In order to learn you must also question what you or others believe. You must check and cross check any facts that you base your knowledge upon. You must be prepared to change your mind in the face of evidence that you cannot dispute. This precept