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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Do you believe in a higher power?
A new book just landed on my desk. “Good Without God - What a Billion Nonreligious People Do Believe” (Morrow) was written by Greg M. Epstein, the Humanist chaplain at Harvard University.
This book has made me take a closer look at what I believe in. I’m not a person who thinks it is proper to foist my own personal beliefs on others. Even so, I do have some beliefs.
I’m a product of the parochial schools. The nuns (and a few priests) tried to teach me how to be a good Catholic. It didn’t take. I read the Bible when I was in grade school. That, and the dictionary. I wanted to be well informed. Most of my teachers didn’t seem to appreciate the value of my freelance studies. But I was able to respond to their teachings with additional information that broadened the learning experience for me and a few of my classmates. I asked questions - I’m still asking them.
Here’s my question for you today; do you believe in a higher power? A simple yes or no answer will suffice. If you wish to offer more details feel free to do so.
Whenever I wonder about the existence of a higher power I observe evidence that indicates to my mortal senses that there must be one.
I looked out my window this morning and saw a magnificent white tailed deer browsing just outside my door. (I know, some of you might consider this to be evidence of the devil’s work). She is so beautiful!
I’m sitting here enjoying my coffee. My dear friend, a cat, is snoozing in my lap.
The autumn foliage.
When I have some doubts I usually receive a resounding thump which reveals to me that some higher power is making certain that things are OK in the universe.
Did you see what the Phillies did to the Yankees last night?
I believe…
Vick Mickunas
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