God
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Objectivity in Religion
I am overjoyed that a Christian friend has taken an interest in my book Discovering the Qur’an (thank you, Susan!). The book was written largely for this purpose – to encourage others, especially those from a Christian background, to read the Qur’an. In today’s article, I wanted to write a little about different perspectives, especially… Continue reading
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Opening Up
I shared some thoughts several months ago around the subject of hearing the voice of God. The voice I heard, and still hear, tells me I am God of Earth. The voice is not audible, but it’s distinct from the voice I hear when I’m in regular contemplative thought. It is quite distinctly and undeniably… Continue reading
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Some Personal Reflections
Dear readers, your prayers in recent weeks have meant the world to me, as have your likes and comments. Thank you. I’m still in hospital. God has been most gracious and merciful to me. A few months ago I prayed for God to refine my character. Little did I know He would do so through… Continue reading
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Solipsism Explored
Solipsism is the philosophical idea that the contents of your consciousness is all that exists. So, under solipsism, you who are reading this and your experience of reading this represents the totality of what exists in this moment. The position makes sense, because you have only ever experienced your awareness, so how would you ever… Continue reading
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Resigned but Hopeful
This will probably be my last personal post for a while, then back to philosophy and theology. I saw the consultant today. It was disheartening. Whenever I meet with her we have long chats but make close to no progress. I’ve never had such a difficult relationship with a consultant. Seeing as there are no… Continue reading
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In Your Anger, Do Not Sin
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) This afternoon I have been feeling angry. I see no reason why I have been kept in hospital for over two months. I miss the… Continue reading
About TOPAZ
Steven Colborne (Topaz) is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
