Okay, that is a good explanation. However, even though something as broad as our general mood may be highly influenced by these chemicals, is it fair to say that even our smallest and most specific actions are completely under the control of these chemicals - regardless of how trivial these...
How do you know this? What specific events would force me to flip a coin?
What specific chemical messages? How do these chemicals react with my mind in such a way that they force me to flip a coin?
Do you know the relationship between the adult and child? I generally like to address older individuals as "mister" or "miss" so-and-so, but I do know people who do not care for these titles and prefer to be called simply by their first name. Personally, I feel the same way in that I wish for...
"In temples, mosques, churches and synagogues across the globe, clerics are being called upon to explain: How could a benevolent god visit such horror on ordinary people?"
And I just see people looking for answers. If you are talking about the opinions given by the Jewish, Hindu, and Muslim...
*shrug* That's news to me. I'm quite certain that any religious scholar - Muslim or otherwise - will state that he was a prophet of Allah. Whether one believes his message to be true or not is an entirely different issue altogether.
Maybe so, but the article does not express this sentiment...
It is easy to attempt to explain why humans suffer, but can you explain why animals must suffer? According to Christian theology, they do not possess immortal souls that will be judged, so Yahweh is certainly not allowing them to suffer as a means of testing their spirits. Also, no animals...
The scope of the power and punishment of the destruction goes far beyond the death of human beings. Personally, I have come to terms with death and have no fear of embracing it when my time comes. However, I can imagine that I would experience great pain if I were left homeless and starving...
However, the fact of the matter is that he is no longer taking the initiative to alleviate the physical hunger of all the starving millions. Can he honestly expect people to have the strength to follow the spiritual rigors of Christianity when they do not even possess what is necessary to cope...
I remember reading about that ossuary in Biblical Archeology Review, and I had believed it was authentic. There was one issue in particular that was pretty controversial. An analysis of that box had shown that on the inscription - James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus - the first portion of...
I suppose that is a nice way of looking at the situation; however, I believe that is a decision that should be made on an individual basis. Meaning that the people themselves, not institutions (the government, shelters, hospitals, etc.), should be offering hospitality to foreigners as they see...
http://www.sacbee.com/24hour/world/story/1963183p-9969911c.html
Since the economy of Thailand is highly dependent upon Western tourism, authorities have given Westerners preference in receiving shelter and medical aid. While I am sure that this issue of tourism is important, it is still...
I too had the same question. What exactly do you mean by saying the "Divine" could be within us? What would this "Divine" be, how would it function, why would it exist?
What do you think of these verses:
John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye...