Cold and Lonely Truth - Extended Book Previews

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• Table of Contents
• Index of Worldviews and Ideas
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• Part 1: Truth, Perception and Belief

  The pantheon of religious beliefs offers us a mosaic of world religions to choose from. There are literally thousands of belief systems about a transcendent supernatural realm of higher power. Throughout history, people have become compelled by one belief system and aligned themselves with its cause. But what convinces man that what he believes is actually true? ...continue reading Truth Perception and Belief

• Part 2: Psychology and Purpose

  As we experience the world around us, our views are often shaped by our attitudes. This is why different people looking at the same occurrence, given the same information, can see things in totally different ways. We are full of these inclinations that shape how we see the world around us. Sometimes they are warranted based on facts. However, they are often shaped by past experiences that do not have any direct bearing on the matter at hand. ...continue reading Psychology and Purpose

• Part 3: The Book of Nature

  "A universe aiming at the production of man implies a mind directing it." – Robert Augros and George Stranciu

  Science, with its capacity for great advancement, has allowed humanity to thrive. However, as with all things, we have to be careful about the amount of responsibility we give to science. We have to make sure we understand its proper role and limitations. ...continue reading The Book of Nature

• Part 4: Faith and Doubt

  What is Faith?
  The dictionary defines faith as a "confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing." Though the word has become synonymous with blind religious belief, regardless of how tangible we perceive reality to be, we all have faith. All of us in some way or other confidently believe in something or put our trust in a person, idea or thing.

  Let's establish one very important fact at the outset: life without faith is impossible. ...continue reading Faith and Doubt

• Part 5: Religion, History & Archeology

  The pantheon of religious beliefs offers us a mosaic of world religions to choose from. There are literally thousands of belief systems about a transcendent supernatural realm of higher power. Throughout history, people have become compelled by one belief system and aligned themselves with its cause. But what convinces man that what he believes is actually true? Can something be true merely because we believe it? Certainly not, unless we like the hypocrisy of circular reasoning. Is something true because it works? Is it true because it makes us feel good? Or is it true because it is based on facts and evidence? ...continue reading Religion, History & Archaeology

• Part 6: Questions of God

  Can God be "bad" or unethical? We previously looked at the creation of the universe and surmised that creation in general, but especially one of the magnitude of this universe, would require a purpose. Now, what would be the purpose of creating a universe with bad intentions? Is that even logical? The fact is that a good creation must have merit and must have been generated with good intentions. How rational would it be for an artist to labor over and methodically paint a masterpiece with the intention of burning it once he's done? ...continue reading Questions of God