The Origin Of The Universe

Did our universe just pop into existence by its own volition, or was there a first and moving cause which brought it into being?


Is it possible for any effect to exist without a cause? Can we, by the use of reason and logic, come to any conclusions about the origin of the universe?


Further, if the universe owes its existence to a first and moving cause, is it possible to know anything of the attributes of this first cause by observing the evidence available to us in said vast and breathtaking universe?


These are questions that beg consideration. For millennia of recorded history the greatest minds who have ever graced our planet have wrestled with these all-important issues. What can we learn from them?


This thread is dedicated to the discussion and discovery of answers concerning the origin of our universe.


We're going back...to the beginning.


...written by Randy Cofield

Ultimate Questions

The First Cause argument is one of many philosophical arguments for or against the existence of God. As such we could classify it under 'Ultimate Questions.' Other ultimate questions could deal with epistemology or how we come to know what we know/certainty versus uncertainty and what is necessary for truth. Is there an ultimate purpose and meaning or do we just create our own depending on our preferences? Is there an ultimate good, or is this too something that each individual decides for himself/herself? Are cultural conventions sufficient to explain why something can be 'good?' If there is no universal ideal or reference then how do we measure good? Who gets to decide?

...written by Peter Huff

The End Of Days

Most Christians believe that Christ will return.
We just can't agree on how, when, or why.
This thread is devoted to all of the various aspects of Eschatology.
Most discussions on the latter days involve many side journeys through the annals of time, and a close examination of the texts we have from those eras.
By studying this aspect of theology, we can learn much from our past, and apply the lessons toward understanding our future

Ecclesiastes 1:9
"The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun."

You Don't Have To Live Like A Refugee

This is a refuge for people of faith seeking sanctuary from the new demonic comment section at The Washington Post online.
Feel free to carry on any type of conversation that you see fit to have.......within reason.

Enjoy