Visions and supernatural experiences: are they real?
People see visions of Jesus or angels, or receive visitations from recently departed relatives. Can we believe these reports?
Tag: Mind
Can humans be reduced to atoms and electro-chemical processes?
An article by a prominent neuroscience researcher argues against a materialistic approach to brain and mind. What can we learn from him?
People are precious?
People matter more than things, we sometimes say. But do we matter more than animals? Our laws say so. What can we learn from this?
A challenge to materialism?
There are many things about humans which are hard to explain. Consciousness is one. When we try to explain it we end up in interesting places.
Are “supernatural” religious experiences a sign of mental illness?
People who hear voices or see visions are abnornal, right? But are they suffering from a mental ilness?
Logic or feelings?
If you don’t believe in God, are there reasons in your own feelings that can tell you something worthwhile?
Life is spiritual?
Do you ever wonder if life is more than the mundane, and human beings are more than just physical flesh and blood? There is evidence to support this feeling.
Christians and conspiracy theories
These are fertile days for conspiracy theories. Who believes them and why? Are christians more prone to believe them?
How we can flourish – 4 keys
We all want a good life. We want to flourish. We want to be free to pursue our own choices. But what does it take?
The pandemic and the meaning of life
The Covid pandemic has affected all of us, and has shaken many foundations. What are we learning about ourselves, our culture and the meaning we give life?