Quotes Tagged "philosophy"

Revisionist historians either introduce new discoveries and theories to challenge outdated belief systems OR they conveniently twist things to suit their own agenda. The former creates hope and progress; the latter creates fear and conflict.

Sherrie described atheism as a positive system of belief—one based on data, exploration and observation rather than scripture, creed and prayer. Atheists believe that human life is a chemical phenomenon, that our first parents were super-novas that happened billions of years ago—that humans are inexplicable miracles in a universe of structured chaos. Atheists believe that when we die, we will turn into organic debris which will continue cycling for billions of years in various incarnations. Sherrie explained that atheists appreciate life unfathomably because it is going to end. No one who takes atheism seriously dies without hope.

The beautiful thing about hope is that it acts exclusively of the thing being hoped for. During a dark day, the prospect of a bright tomorrow offers you strength today regardless of what tomorrow actually holds.

There are spiritual solutions to all life challenges: breathe deeply; relax; affirm the positive; place your hand on your heart; quiet your mind; lot go; smile; listen to your Inner Voice. Feel Peace...Joy...Grace...Gratitude...Healing...Abundant Life..,Love!

All your failures and hopes, your suffering and striving, are inconsequential, compared with this. They are nothing. You are nothing. It was a relief to be nothing; it felt deep and beautiful and true.

I think I can show them the path out. I understand now that it’s not a question of faith or hope; it exists, and we can find it. It’s going to take some time, though.

Belief was uniquely human.

Rainbows are full of love, peace, dreams & hopes.

A SON’S PRAYER Oh dear God, help my dad every day he sure needs it

Looking for a mystery to take over your life? Sit down with some small detail let it settle like cream in your coffee, swirling hot, steaming slow, rising

Rest and wonder. When you rise you will walk another step toward one moment and not some other a first step toward changing the rest of your life.

CANYON river, most mighty, waiting for the sun to melt a single snowflake

Find your soul and keep it in your heart. Feed it, honor it for what it is, your presence in this world, open, fresh, inspirational.

Warm someone's cheek Whisper Caress Kiss for 10 seconds, or more, or for the rest of your life Be there Love Long Belong Be loyal Be love Be with someone always Belong to yourself

Risk arrest Run Play a children's game Hire a sitter Lift baggage Open doors Open a window Open your mind Expand your patience Feel peace Cause excitement Kiss the children

The winds of change blow over the sea of hope as we ride the heavens high above. Forever searching for the isle of dreams, forever looking, forever scanning the horizon. But for most of us, it's in vain it would seem, for the isle of hope, is nowhere to be seen. But for some, a glimpse is enough, to stretch out one's hand, and snatch at its thread. It's all it takes, it's all you need, for if you do it, you're sure to succeed.

Maybe heaven entailed more than a soul residing in a single place, but instead having pieces of yourself spread among the hearts and memories of people you've touched.

Faith is a question of eyesight; even the blind can see that.

For many people, apologetics is one of the biggest things that God has used to strengthen their faith and help them grow in their relationship with Him. Learning about the various ways that science, history, and philosophy cohere with God and how apparent conflicts can be resolved is exciting and edifying. Like Jacob struggling with God and refusing to let go until God blessed him, apologetics allows us to struggle with God over the deep philosophical and theological questions of our time. There’s a blessing for us in that struggle!

A belief in nothing is just as much a belief as a belief in something.