Author: Kolan Wright
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A Word About Me
The Search for God Page 6.3 At heart, I am a scientist and a teacher. At my very core, my nature demands evidence. I want to know why things work, how things work, and understand those processes. By environment, I am… Read more →
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Appendix A: Methodological Complaints
The Search for God Page 6.2 Assuming God Exists One of the concerns many people will have is the fact that the writing seems to assume God exists. Many people would prefer to take a more skeptical approach. As I consider this,… Read more →
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The Search For God Conclusion
The Search for God Page 6.1 I agree this process is lengthy. Most people don’t want to take the time to consider each point. Many people will jump to the conclusion and dismiss various points without consideration. I wish I could… Read more →
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How Do I Determine Which Religion To Study?
The Search for God Page 5.7.1 Ultimately, choosing which religion to study is your decision. But after considering all the following things: I started with Judaism. Most people will not like my conclusion; Judaism is one of the smallest religions in the world and Jews… Read more →
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Judaism And Hinduism – Do We Study Both?
The Search for God Page 5.7 So after all our thought processes, after just evaluating religions based on what we know and seeking answers to fundamental questions we as humans cannot answer, I find that we are left with two… Read more →
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Judaism
The Search for God Page 5.6.5 Judaism is an interesting case. An early monotheistic religion that meets all the supposed attributes of the God we are looking for. It seems at first glance to check the boxes. Knowledge, Verification, And Likeability… Read more →
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What Is Jainism?
The Search for God Page 5.6.3 What is eternal? Six eternal substances – sentient beings, non-sentient matter, motion, rest, space, time. Pluralism Where does knowledge come from? Knowledge comes from Jinas who are humans that obtain knowledge, sensory, scripture,… Read more →
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What Is Karma And Why Is It Important?
The Search for God Page 5.6.4 We have three old religions or philosophies that involve the use of a karmic system or karmic particles. The belief in karma is central to Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Without the karmic system, these religions begin to… Read more →