A lot of people seem to have trouble with the concept that the reason for our existence is to develop and grow, and eventually to become as God is. It’s seen as heresy; craziness; hubris. One of my favourite books is The Road Less Travelled, by Dr M. Scott Peck. In it, he writes about … Continue reading Evolution
A lot of people ask why there is so much suffering, why so many evil and selfish acts committed, even in the name of good? Why do people hate, murder and exact unimaginable pain on others? It’s a hard question and sometimes a hard thing to understand. I think religion has something very important to … Continue reading Ashes into beauty
The prophet Nephi writes that “the Lord esteemeth all flesh in one; he that is righteous is favoured of God.” (1 Nephi 17:35). He explains that the people conquered by the nation of Israel under Moses and Joshua were destroyed because they had rejected the prophets and were ripe for destruction. However, if they had … Continue reading “The Lord esteemeth all flesh in one”
Someone once asked me why, if God is omnipotent, there is anything that ‘cannot be’ – basically, why the rules about things like sin and uncleanness? Why cannot a person who has lived an okay life, yet made mistakes, be in the presence of the Eternal God? The doctrine is that “no unclean thing can … Continue reading Law and the presence of God
Romans, chapter 4 – For if Abraham were justified by the law of works, he hath to glory in himself; but not of God. For what saith the Scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Not to him who is justified by the law of works, is the reward reckoned, … Continue reading Who is Abraham’s seed?
Peaceable Treasures 