Category: Articles
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Religion vs Religion
John 14:6 says, Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. This means that to go to heaven, you must go through Jesus, and going through Jesus means believing in him. Whereas Islam might acknowledge Jesus as a prophet, it disputes that…
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Genesis 3 Interpretation (Part 1)
Genesis 3 discusses the fall (NIV). Verse 1 says, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals…” Think about that: the serpent was crafty; it does not call it the devil or talk about possession by the devil. (For some reason, you would have to wait until Revelation 12:9 for the…
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The Tower of Babel: A Classical Myth
Genesis 11, verses 1 to 9, narrate the following story: 1 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward,[a] they found a plain in Shinar[b] and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of…
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Noah vs Utnapishtim: Similar Flood Myths
The Epic Of Gilgamesh is a tale engraved in clay tablets, thought to have been composed between 2150 BCE and 1400 BCE. It tells the story of Gilgamesh, a semi-mythic king who ruled Uruk (modern-day Iraq). It is one of the oldest known pieces of literature, predating others like Homer’s Odyssey, the Iliad, and even…
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Genesis 2 – The Obvious Interpretation
Completion of Creation: What About Hell? Genesis 2 starts with the statement that the creation of the heaven and the earth was complete. However, the author of the text does not discuss whether hell was created or not. The good book does not mention the creation of hell elsewhere either (inform me in the comments…
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Genesis 1 Interpretation
Genesis 1, verse 1 says that the first things God created were heaven and earth—not any other planet, just Earth. Verse 2 says that the earth was empty and formless. It also adds that the spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Here, the earth is said to be empty while at the same…
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A Letter to Alternative and Free Thinkers
Dear Alternative and Free Thinkers, Although these labels are just labels, they help us identify as a unique community. As humans, we are social beings who need each other to thrive. Finding a community that truly understands and supports our beliefs and values can be challenging, often leaving us feeling isolated or misunderstood. That’s why…
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The Power of Belief: Why Humans Need Something to Believe In
Belief is a fundamental aspect of human nature. We all have something that we believe in, whether it is a religious faith, scientific principles, or even just ourselves. Despite the diversity in our beliefs, one thing remains constant – humans need something to believe in. Beliefs Shape Our Reality Our beliefs dictate our thoughts, actions…
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We need something to believe in
A person without a belief system is comparable to an empty shell. No matter who you are and what you do, the beliefs inside you propel you forward consciously and subconsciously. We all need to believe in something to achieve our dreams. For example, you need to believe in yourself when handling a challenge. You…