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Category: Beyond Religion

A space for exploring life without the framework of faith — where meaning, morality, and wonder come from living fully as a human. Here, questions are welcome, and answers don’t need a scripture.

The Endless Problem of Sin

27 October 2025

I had an interesting conversation recently about sin — that old, heavy word that religion can’t seem to let go of. I asked a simple question: what’s the solution to sin? His answer came quickly: Jesus. “God has provided the way, the truth, and the life through His Son,” he said. I asked him what…

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Categories: Beyond Religion / Notes from Life / The Quiet Bloom

When Faith Becomes an Excuse Not to Help

23 October 202528 October 2025

The other day, I saw a woman ask for help in a group I’m part of. She was leaving a toxic marriage, starting over with nothing, and simply asked if anyone had an old mattress or stove to spare. Her message was raw and humble — the kind of thing you write when you’ve reached…

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Categories: Beyond Religion / Notes from Life

The Sin of Knowing

1 October 202530 October 2025

I came across something recently that honestly stopped me in my tracks. It said that the whole idea of original sin comes from the story of Adam and Eve — and their so-called sin wasn’t murder or betrayal. It was knowledge. They ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and for…

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Categories: Beyond Religion / Notes from Life

When Reason Becomes the Enemy

6 September 202529 October 2025

It’s unsettling to realize how openly some religious leaders have warned against thinking too much. Martin Luther — one of the most influential figures in Christian history — once called reason “the greatest enemy that faith has.” He even said, “Whoever wants to be a Christian should tear the eyes out of his reason.” Imagine…

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