Yes, most Christian denominations are in principle opposed to abortion-on-demand with some opposing it more vehemently than others. But I'm not aware of any specific mention of abortion in the Bible unless one applies the commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill to the unborn. It probably wasn't a...
We have a moral sense which is our inner barometer, allowing us to recognise between good and evil. We know that acts such as murder, vandalism, stealing and other recognised social crimes are wrong. Society strictly polices against these and there is an active deterrent against most of us...
What is atheism?
Not believing in a conventional concept of God isn't so bad. We all need to seek out the truth about what life, the universe and everything means to each one on us personally so we can follow it with some real conviction. Finding and trying to live according to a universal...
It was such a powerful and overwhelming portrait of human suffering. Some of the symbolism I found a bit obscure, such as the little kids chasing after Judas when he ran away to kill himself. But I must wonder, are the consequences of sin and evil in this world so terrible that the Christ had to...
Yes. My soul is my eternal self that endures beyond the life of my body and is responsible for all I have done or failed to do during my life. It will see the ongoing consequences of my actions and inactions on the lives of others through countless generations and therein find its joy or sorrow...