Was It Fair for God to Punish Adam and Eve?

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This is a guest question by Dr. John Knight.
When you read the Genesis story of Adam and Eve, you notice that God tells Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They do, and God punishes them by expelling them from the garden. Notice, though, [...]

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What Is the Meaning of Life?

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I have always thought about the meaning of life as something we find along the way of living our lives. I thought meaningful experiences are what give meaning to life. I can, for instance, look back and say “my life is meaningful because I have loved and known my children.” But, what if life can [...]

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Are All Spiritual Experiences of The Same God?

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There is no mistaking it when you encounter God. You simply know the divine has come upon you. Elizabeth Gilbert had such an experience in India and describes it in Eat, Pray, Love. She says people of all religions have that kind of experience. But, does this mean there are different Gods out there, or [...]

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Is It a Spiritual Experience to Witness a Miracle?

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The Gospel of Mark is famous for its miracles. Jesus drives out spirits, heals sickness, calms storms, feeds thousands at a time, makes the blind see, walks on water, makes fig trees wither, and so forth. But, how much spiritual worth is there to a miracle? Would it be a spiritual experience for you to [...]

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Do You Want a Spiritual Experience?

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Mystics have spiritual experiences. Some hear God speak. Others are lifted into the heavens where they meet angels or see celestial light. Interestingly, however, we don’t have many contemporary mystics. Most of them lived in earlier ages. But, if you had the choice, would you want a spiritual experience of this mystical kind?
I was asking [...]

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When Do Heroes Love?

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Heroes do extraordinary things for people in need. Things that protect people, relieve them of pain, or give them what they need. In this sense, heroes are outstandingly helpful. Sometimes they even sacrifice themselves. But, is that really love? Because don’t you want more than help when you’re looking for love?
Thinking about this question, I [...]

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How Do You Know You Love God?

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You know what it means to love someone. You look at your child, or spouse, or close friend, and you notice you have feelings for that person. When you have those feelings, then you know you have love. But, does it work the same way with God? That is, can you have feelings for God?
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Why Do You Love?

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Some say we need to experience love for ourselves before we can love others. We are like channels. Unless there is some love input, there cannot be any love output. I am not sure what to think about that because I want love to come naturally.
Bonhoeffer belongs to that group. He tells us we don’t [...]

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Who Cares About Desires and Wants?

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When you desire something, it is often a private or secret matter and you don’t share it with others. In contrast, wanting something is a much more visible thing because you put will and action into getting it. But maybe I’m just imagining this difference.
Let’s look at desires first. In my experience, there are at [...]

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How Do You Tap into Your Desires?

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We often run into people who regret that our sensuality and desires guide us through life. They tell us we chase after pleasure and are at the mercy of our feelings. They say this leaves us without real values. But, something is not right about this position.
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