Tag: God

God – Some mixed views

By Stephen Russell-Lacy.   This is the 6th script of a series of 6 podcasts asking how we can link ourselves with love and light: one of the great questions of life. Previously I have looked at the Swedenborgian idea of the Lord as an image of universal love and light. Now I compare this … Continue reading God – Some mixed views

Is transcendence humane?

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. This is the fourth script of a series of 6 podcasts asking how we can link ourselves with love and light: one of the great questions of life. In this episode we ask do myths in religious culture reflect a real humane side to transcendence? Listen to podcast Download podcast Love and … Continue reading Is transcendence humane?

Fear of coronavirus – Podcast

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Listen to this episode   Seeking spiritual help during very troubling times is common. But in this period of fear of coronavirus, with many people having moved away from religion, some are struggling to find words and connection that could provide support and encouragement. Spirit of life & fear of coronavirus Compassion, wisdom … Continue reading Fear of coronavirus – Podcast

Is God male or female?

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. There is something that puts many people off religion. It is the notion that God is male. Feminism has alerted us to the way culture tends to prioritise the male point of view. Traditional society has been organised around male authority figures resulting in injustice for women. Translation involves interpretation In the … Continue reading Is God male or female?

Scruton, Roger: The Face of God – Review

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. In the book The Face of God, Roger Scruton discusses the atheistic world-view that has been gaining ground in Western culture. The atheist says that the laws of nature determine everything that is real, including human thought and action.  Consequently, because of scientific theory, there can be no supernatural explanation for existence. Nothing … Continue reading Scruton, Roger: The Face of God – Review

Jordan Peterson “12 Rules for Life” – Review

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. According to the New York Times, Jordan Peterson is the most influential intellectual in the Western world right now. His book “12 Rules for Life” is an international best seller. However, if you happen to be sympathetic to a fundamentalist type of Christianity you may not like it. Peterson comes over as … Continue reading Jordan Peterson “12 Rules for Life” – Review

Source of life – Gives hope in adversity?

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. As we know, social disorder and personal problems exist in human society and in our individual circumstances. We could end up immersing ourselves in negativity about this if we are not careful. Keeping ourselves awake at night with worry. Cursing fate for our plight. We might doubt whether there is any source … Continue reading Source of life – Gives hope in adversity?

Promises – Is it okay to break them?

By Stephen Russell-Lacy. In politics people don’t always keep their promises. In the 2010 election to the House of Commons, all the Liberal Democrat Party candidates took a pledge to oppose any increase in university tuition fees and to campaign for their abolition. However, after forming a coalition government with the Conservatives, 21 of 57 … Continue reading Promises – Is it okay to break them?

Goodness – Where does it come from?

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By Stephen Russell-Lacy We can find plenty of goodness in the world. Human patience, generosity, forgiveness, and tolerance abound. It’s just as well. How else could we hope to tackle crime, moderate the effects of tyranny, lessen terrorism, and decrease warfare? Bad things if left to themselves will go their own ‘unsweet way’ and cause … Continue reading Goodness – Where does it come from?