Philosophy

  • Does Religion Explain the Meaning of Life?

    Philosophical and Existential Questions 1. Introduction The question of whether religion explains the meaning of life is foundational in philosophy of religion, existential thought, and theology. It explores: This analysis evaluates how religions address life’s meaning and the critiques of religious explanations. 2. Definitions 2.1 Meaning of Life Encompasses questions…

  • Is Religion Necessary for Morality?

    Philosophical and Existential Questions 1. Introduction The question of whether religion is necessary for morality addresses foundational issues in ethics, philosophy of religion, psychology, and sociology. It considers whether moral values and duties require a religious basis or can exist autonomously through reason, social contract, or evolutionary psychology. 2. Definitions…

  • Can Humans Live Well Without Religion?

    Philosophical and Existential Questions 1. Introduction The question of whether humans can live well without religion engages philosophical anthropology, ethics, psychology, and sociology. It explores whether religion is essential for: This analysis examines arguments for and against the necessity of religion for human flourishing. 2. Definitions 2.1 Religion Systems of…

  • Do All Religions Lead to the Same Ultimate Truth?

    Philosophical and Existential Questions 1. Introduction The question of whether all religions lead to the same ultimate truth is central to comparative theology, philosophy of religion, and interfaith dialogue. Responses generally fall into three major categories: This analysis examines these positions with philosophical, theological, and critical reflections. 2. Exclusivism 2.1…

  • The Alchemist

    The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho 1. Full Citation Coelho, P. (1988) The Alchemist. Translated from Portuguese by Alan R. Clarke. San Francisco: HarperOne, 1993. 2. Introduction Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is a philosophical fable that has become a global phenomenon since its original publication in Portuguese in 1988. Marketed as…

  • The Problem of Pain

    The Problem of Pain – C.S. Lewis 1. Full Citation Lewis, C.S. (1940) The Problem of Pain. London: Geoffrey Bles. 2. Introduction In The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis tackles one of the most persistent challenges to Christian belief: why a good and omnipotent God permits suffering. Written during the…

  • Chapter 6 – The 6-Day Re-Creation (Genesis 1 Account)

    Day 1–6 Creation Events and the Formation of the Material Universe Biblical Basis: A Structured Sequence of Divine Creation Genesis 1:3–31 presents a majestic account of six successive days of divine creative activity, culminating in the formation of the material universe. Each day concludes with the recurring refrain, “and there…

  • Chapter 11 – God’s Covenants & The Redemptive Narrative

    From Post-Flood Humanity to Divine Election Biblical Basis Throughout Scripture, God unfolds His redemptive plan through a series of covenants, each marking a critical stage in His interaction with humanity. The Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9:8–17) establishes divine commitment to the stability of creation. The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:1–3; 15; 17)…