February 7, 2025

  “Immutability means God does not change in any way; He is unchanging and, for that reason, perfect in every way.” ~Gospel coalition   The universe is continuously changing, mainly because it is always expanding. This indicates that galaxies are moving farther apart over time, and this expansion is even accelerating due to a mysterious force known as dark energy. Molecules are in constant motion—vibrating, rotating, and translating. Their positions and orientations continuously change because of their thermal energy. This movement... Read more

February 2, 2025

“Ours is a justice system that harms people to show that harming people is wrong.” ~Bryan Stevenson In his famous Letter from The Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.”[1] Most segments of our population cry out for justice in various ways. Injustice appears to affect nearly everyone except... Read more

January 29, 2025

“Patriarchy encourages men to accept male privilege and perpetuate women’s oppression”. ~Allan G. Johnson  At times, we question the effectiveness of systems based on their immediate results and the identity of the individual asking. For example, corporal punishment produces immediate outcomes because a significantly stronger adult can easily dominate children. It forces them into submission and somewhat relieves the immediate situation. This practice addresses the pressing issue of misbehavior by instilling fear and coercion. While it delivers quick results, it... Read more

January 14, 2025

Good Questions – Am I Getting Better? The smart ones ask when they don’t know. And, sometimes, when they do. ~Malcolm Forbes I continue to ask these questions. While some might believe they create bitterness or conflict, I hope they will lead us to a greater understanding. Stepping outside organized religion has enabled me to connect with the universe’s subtle messages and rhythms, allowing me to embrace the peace and solace I discover. My comfort arises not from a fixed... Read more

January 12, 2025

  Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers ~Voltaire   I continue to ask these questions. While some might believe they create bitterness or conflict, I hope they will lead us to a greater understanding. Stepping outside organized religion has enabled me to connect with the universe’s subtle messages and rhythms, allowing me to embrace the peace and solace I discover. My comfort arises not from a fixed belief system but from a continual pursuit of... Read more

January 11, 2025

  Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will ~James Stephens I continue to ask these questions. While some might believe they create bitterness or conflict, I hope they will lead us to a greater understanding. Stepping outside organized religion has enabled me to connect with the universe’s subtle messages and rhythms, allowing me to embrace the peace and solace I discover. My comfort arises not from a fixed belief system but from a continual pursuit of understanding that... Read more

January 10, 2025

“The wise man doesn’t give the right answers, he poses the right questions.” ~ Claude Levi-Strauss I persist in asking these questions. Some may think they lead to bitterness or conflict. However, I hope they guide us toward a deeper understanding. Being outside the framework of organized religion has allowed me to tune into the subtle messages and rhythms of the universe, embracing the peace and solace I find. My sense of comfort stems not from a definitive belief system... Read more

January 7, 2025

  “The one who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” – Confucius   I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers and observe the drumbeat of the universe, along with the... Read more

January 6, 2025

Good Questions – Are we Addicted to Religion?   “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” ~ Eugene Ionesco I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers and observe the drumbeat of the... Read more

January 2, 2025

Good Questions – Why is God’s Punishment So Extreme? “Questions are the engines of intellect, the cerebral machines which convert energy to motion.” ~Eric C. Eichinger     I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers... Read more


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