It’s a question that has puzzled theologians and philosophers for centuries: why did God create evil? Some might say that evil doesn’t exist at all, that it’s merely a construct of our own minds. Others might argue that evil is necessary for the existence of good. But what do I think of evil? Actually, it doesn’t really matter what I believe. What’s important is understanding WHY God might have created evil. And to do that, …
So you’ve had enough of your nine-to-five, and you’re ready to quit, but before you hand in your notice, there’s one question you need to be very clear about – “how to quit my job and still make money?” Don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to make money even after you’ve quit your job. I have personally quit two jobs in my life, and I can tell you from experience that it is definitely …
Is everything created from something? If yes, then where did ‘something’ come from? Creatio ex nihilo (Latin for “creation out of nothing”) is a philosophical and theological doctrine that affirms that God created the world out of nothing. Ex nihilo nihil fit (Latin for “out of nothing, nothing comes”) is a philosophical principle that states that nothing can come from nothing. The two concepts are often used in discussions about the origin of the Universe. …
I first watched The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies in the winter of 2015, and since then, I’ve watched them at least once a year. I never get tired of it. The characters, the setting, the story—it’s all so perfect. But I’ve always wondered how Gandalf, the old wizard, handles all those life-threatening, utterly terrifying, and dark situations with such grace. How is he able to be so wise in the face …
