Steve Crawford

Rational Faith

Freedom from religious doctrine
An obligation to think

The Architecture of Rational Faith

  • Belief In God ---

    The existence of God has been debated and questioned throughout the ages. Belief in God has often been described as making a leap of faith. The leap is necessary…

  • Faith/Spititual Self Interest ---

    Being alive and living in the world presents us with the opportunity to interact as a conscious being. We can act, react, reflect, perceive, theorize, and engage…

  • Faith In Practice ---

    Freedom from religious doctrine An obligation to think

  • Assertional Truth ---

    The possession of what is true is a focal point for a great deal of trouble in the world. Truth that is held up…

A Rational Faith Perspective

  • “God” and “Religion”: Getting Through the Sticky Wicket ---

    Mediating disputes, both large and small, to a successful peace, requires the use of our most potent tool, language. Its greatest strength is also a weakness.

  • World Wide Peace In A World Of Problems ---

    I read an article in December 08 that asked several spiritual leaders from a diverse set of backgrounds, if they had any new year resolutions.

  • Religion ---

    The word “religion” has suffered a meaning drift and is now used almost interchangeably with faith, belief, dogma, and doctrine.

  • Experiencing God ---

    There are no special powers to achieve in order to experience God directly in your life. God is everywhere…

  • Death ---

    We all know death is coming. It seems to be an integral part of the process of living. I don’t know when I will die…