See part 1, here.See part 2, here.See part 3, here. See part 4, here. I wrote this next section at the same time as Part IV. It was a struggle trying to determine how to set up the sequence of the arguments as much of what I’ll say below could easily be weaved into the … Continue reading Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.V)
Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.IV)
See part 1, here.See part 2, here.See part 3, here. If I still have your attention, dear patron, I am grateful. You are under no obligation to be my audience and, as such, I recognize that you have chosen to entertain my nebulous blathering because you: pity me; are hoping that I will eventually unearth … Continue reading Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.IV)
Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.III)
Read part 1, here. Read part 2, here. Design must be proven before a designer can be inferred. The matter in controversy is the existence of design in the Universe, and it is not permitted to assume the contested premises and thence infer the matter in dispute. Insidiously to employ the words contrivance, design, and … Continue reading Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.III)
Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.II)
In my previous post (see here), I began my introspective exploration of Revelation. Here is Part II of this series, which I feel I am writing a bit hastily, but whatever. This is more of an artistic endeavor than a scholarly exposition. Welcome to my inner painting, I suppose. It is in light of … Continue reading Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.II)
Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.I)
This is the first in a series of posts where I try my best to convey my (nearly) 5-year struggle with faith and God. I've left out the autobiographical details pertaining to my gradual departure from the Baha'i community and resignation from the Faith -- which I have recorded in a private journal for my … Continue reading Coming to Terms with Faith and God (P.I)
