Category Archives: Philosophy

Tell the Truth

Posted on August 6, 2022 by paulyr2

If only people would tell the truth always, as a matter of principle, the world would be much closer to perfect. Truth is, firstly, a divine qualtiy, a character-trait of God. Truth arises in intelligent consciousness in association with some … Continue reading →

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Experiment in Science and Religion

Posted on June 6, 2022 by paulyr2

Science A recent interview with a biochemist at Duke University in ‘Science News‘ inspired this post. Publisher Maya Ajmera asked Paul Modrich this question. You’ve described yourself as an experimentalist. What do you mean by this and how does it … Continue reading →

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The Unknown

Posted on May 17, 2022 by paulyr2

What don’t we know? Just what are we looking for? Do you know? Have you heard?

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Two Approaches to Bible Study: Criticism and Faith

Posted on February 23, 2022 by paulyr2

Writing, the recording of symbols (shapes) on various media (surfaces), whether paper, rock, clay, tanned animal skin (leather), papyrus or electronic device, to preserve and transmit message and meaning, goes back to ancient Sumer, around 3400 B.C., in Mesopotamia. “The … Continue reading →

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‘Ok’ (‘Okay’) Theory

Posted on January 1, 2022 by paulyr2

Term ‘ok’ or ‘okay’ in English language means alright, yes, good. Term ‘ok’ has penetrated languages across the world. Watch a foreign language film or listen to foreign speech, European, Asian, African, and one will eventually hear ‘ok.’ Here’s example … Continue reading →

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Martyrdom

Posted on November 20, 2021 by paulyr2

Martyrdom is murder of people who refuse to compromise their faith and its principles. This murder is carried through by officials of a government or by group members trying to establish government over a land and its population. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Statement on Abortion

Posted on December 5, 2020 by paulyr2

If a mother agrees to abort the foetus within her, the child that would have been born is better off. Is this statement true or false? Is it pro-life or pro women’s right? I know that I’m grateful to have … Continue reading →

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Novel CoronaVirus and Medicine

Posted on August 8, 2020 by paulyr2

I must say that this new coronavirus has made a mockery of modern medicine. Many lives have been saved by doctors and healthcare workers. Nonetheless modern medicine is clearly beaten by the virus, is in no way equal to its … Continue reading →

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COVID19: Science View and Religious Response

Posted on May 23, 2020 by paulyr2

There are many, many entries on COVID19 across the WordPress universe of blogs (I searched) and this is another one.  Everyone wants to add their 2 cents, I guess.  The virus (Latin: poison) has caused a pandemic, meaning it has … Continue reading →

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Approach to Meaning

Posted on August 13, 2019 by paulyr2

Some things came together today, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, for me in the area of finding meaning in experience.  First, I read online the daily Scripture – Dt.  31:1-8; Mt. 18:1-5,10,12-14 – which I try to do each day on USCCB.  … Continue reading →

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