Searching for Truth in a World of Fake News – Michael Ots

We live in a world where we are bombarded with the idea that claims that we disagree with are just fake news. How can we learn to distinguish between what is fake and what is real? Does this inevitably lead us to a situation of post truth where we doubt the ability to discover truthContinue reading “Searching for Truth in a World of Fake News – Michael Ots”

Searching for Significance in a World of 7 Billion – Michael Ots

We talk much about the idea of human rights, but have you ever wondered why humans should have such rights? On what is such an idea based? What gives human beings in general such value, and what gives you in particular such significance? Are we just a statistic, a number, or are we more importantContinue reading “Searching for Significance in a World of 7 Billion – Michael Ots”

War, Famine, Disease – and a Loving God? (Theodicy) – Michael Ots

We live in a world ravaged by suffering and conflict. How can we believe in the existence of a loving God in the light of such things? Are these things evidence against God’s existence or, paradoxically, could they actually point towards Him? Do they indicate that the world we live in is not the wayContinue reading “War, Famine, Disease – and a Loving God? (Theodicy) – Michael Ots”

Searching for Love in a World of Broken Hearts – Michael Ots

“All you need is love”, or so the song goes. We have a sense, though, that it might be right. It seems to be love rather than possessions, money or achievement that really makes life worth living. Yet, while love is what makes life worth living, it seems to be so hard to come by.Continue reading “Searching for Love in a World of Broken Hearts – Michael Ots”

Searching for Freedom in a World of Obligation – Michael Ots

It could be said that the defining desire of our age is the desire for freedom and liberty. We desire political freedom from oppression, we desire freedom of speech to express ourselves without hindrance, and we desire personal freedom – the freedom to do what we wish. But does freedom even exist? Are we merelyContinue reading “Searching for Freedom in a World of Obligation – Michael Ots”