I have made this a sub-category of the Why theme/category. Although Beliefs is slightly different, I prefer not to have too many main themes. Any philosophical exploration of the Who and Why questions I am exploring here cannot avoid subsequent questions about God, or gods, who or what he or she may be, and whether or not he or she exists, and how or why I arrive at any conclusions on this matter. Articles categorized as Beliefs concern the benefits, disadvantages and dangers of religion or other beliefs.
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.
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
We are a social animal. We need others in order to survive and for our own mental well-being. We need to nurture our communities. Family is a form of community. It is one worth nurturing, but our societies today are so complex that we must include those communities that are outside the family. I would