One of the more subtle manifestations of the intimate link between (unconscious) human emotions and behaviour is illustrated by the simple concept of choice and how this is so often reduced to a dichotomy between two bad options. In such circumstances, most people choose whatever they consider to be ‘the lesser evil’. But how often … Read more
Americans are looking forward to electing a president on Nov. 8, 2016. The electioneering campaigns are in top gears, all the presidential candidates have had erratic poll numbers, endorsements, huge rallies, and financial donations. Also, the candidates have been dusted with incessant political attacks, scandals, probes and ad mudslinging, however, none of the aforementioned vicissitude … Read more
Pastor Mensa Otabil has admonished Christians to be critical in making choices in life. The founder of International Central Gospel Church, in a sermon titled ‘God’s plans vs Free Will’ said even though life is simpler without choices, life presents us with situations that lead us to make critical decisions. “There are automatic choices that … Read more
“You can’t blame anyone else, …, no one but yourself. You have to make your own choices and live every agonizing day with consequences of those choices” — Max Brooks. I’m a Muslim, and a very staunch one at that. I believe in the oneness of Allah and His omniscience. I also believe in “qadr” … Read more