The Evidence of the Unseen

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Now faith is  . . . the evidence of things not seen.

Faith is not blind.  If my definition of belief is to do something when it makes no sense to do so, to me and everyone else, that may seem brave, even pious and noble, but at best, it is hope combined with a whole lot of uncertainty. Continue reading “The Evidence of the Unseen” →

Not Seeing

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For some time I have carried with me the notion that

blessed are they who have not seen and yet still believe

means “Blessed are they who have absolutely no idea whether they are on the right track or not but somehow make it in the darkness,” but realize this is not the case. Continue reading “Not Seeing” →