An article by a prominent neuroscience researcher argues against a materialistic approach to brain and mind. What can we learn from him?

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The more we learn about our universe, and the forces and particles that form it, the more weird it seems.

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What difference would it make if you came to believe God exists? What would you do differently?

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Why do people believe or disbelieve in God? Do they have good reasons for their conclusions? I think I can see some trends in the way both believers and non-believers think about God. Working out how to respond is exercising my mind. See what you think. The ups and downs of theistic arguments When I […]

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People matter more than things, we sometimes say. But do we matter more than animals? Our laws say so. What can we learn from this?

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There are many things about humans which are hard to explain. Consciousness is one. When we try to explain it we end up in interesting places.

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Just to tidy up loose ends, I need to report that my political involvement was ultimately unsuccessful. The local candidate I supported was not elected, but received the third highest number of votes out of seven candidates. Despite her being a great candidate with all the skills needed to be an excellent parliamentarian, this outcome […]

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You may have noticed that I haven’t blogged lately. But I have been super busy. For the first time in my life I have become politically involved. I have come to the conclusion that the present government of Australia must be changed for the sake of our country. Australia is one of the worst countries […]

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People ask all sorts of questions about God, but what can we base answers on? I think God has given us enough information.

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Are you feeling weary of the this world, do its problems weight heavily on you? Does God feel the same? What’s he doing about it?

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