MATTHEW 4:4 It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Interestingly, providence has it that Luke wrote about the temptations of Christ in the same chapter as Matthew chapter four. Not only the same chapter but the response from Jesus in verse … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
MATTHEW 3:15 Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness Not that our Lord had any need of baptism toward repentance. Jesus was guilty of no sin his whole life. That is why He was the ultimate innocent lamb slain while guiltless of sin for those guilty … Continue reading Reading the Red Gospel Commentaries
For Better or Worse
Since a child, I have had an interest in biblical knowledge. My mother never took me to church, but I read the Bible on my own as I grew up. Sermons were sometimes frustrating because I felt I wasn't learning enough substance. Sunday morning sermons seemed to be composed of a message to make the … Continue reading For Better or Worse
Pain and Strain
Pain and strain, life is filled with pain and strain. Every day a different measure, every day, uncovered treasure. Everywhere a different path, every day, a sense of wrath. Every night brings dreams of fantasy, actually better than reality. Pain and strain, life is filled with pain and strain. Every day a different cup, every … Continue reading Pain and Strain
American Insubordinate Citizen
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services states that "Citizenship is the common thread that connects all Americans. We are a nation bound not by race or religion, but by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality." The website does not provide a concrete definition of a citizen. However, we can deduce a closer concrete … Continue reading American Insubordinate Citizen
Six Critical Philosophy Subjects
Introduction to philosophy – is arguably the cornerstone of understanding the first principles of the art of philosophy. I refer to philosophy as an art because that is what I believe it is. People usually think of the arts as relating to music and movies, but in my perspective, art manifests itself through people's creativity. … Continue reading Six Critical Philosophy Subjects
Existentialism: The Individual
Existentialism was one of the most influential philosophies of the twentieth century. The starting point of the philosophy is the individual's existence. The world's existence is considered non-sensical and void of an essence; therefore, absurd. Ethics, morality, emotions, ideas, and knowledge stem from the idea of the individual as the foundation. Existentialism differs from other … Continue reading Existentialism: The Individual
Existentialism: Nietzsche and the Death of God
Existentialism is one of the most influential philosophies developed in the nineteenth century. The philosophy intends to discover answers to some of life's most fundamental questions. The how and why of existence? What is existence, and how does our existence relate to the existence of others. Answering these questions assists in knowing each individual learning … Continue reading Existentialism: Nietzsche and the Death of God
Existentialism: WIll to Power/Will of God
Arguably, existentialism is an interesting philosophy. However, one may not necessarily agree with its worldview to appreciate its art. I refer to it as art because, in my view, philosophy is an art in general, and Nietzsche is one of philosophy's artists. Moreover, Nietzsche's will to power is a metaphysical concept. Metaphysics examines the nature … Continue reading Existentialism: WIll to Power/Will of God
Existentialism: Incompatible Conformity
Part of the meaning of life is to focus on the idea of human mortality. From a divine perspective, immortality is a central issue in resolving the conflict with death. One does not necessarily have to abandon their religious beliefs in the afterlife, but from an existential perspective, if a person gives too much attention … Continue reading Existentialism: Incompatible Conformity