The Pariah Diaries
Beyond the False Dichotomy
Abstract This thesis examines the widely propagated but fundamentally flawed dichotomy that presents human belief as a binary choice between theistic faith and nihilistic absence of belief. Through philosophical analysis, historical contextualization, and examination…
You Only Need to Pray in Hell: A Philosophical Examination
The notion that prayer becomes necessary only in hell strikes at first as paradoxical, perhaps even blasphemous. Traditional religious frameworks typically present prayer as a preventative measure—a spiritual practice that helps one avoid damnation rather than a…
When Religion Becomes a Barrier to Truth
In the human quest to apprehend the divine, we have created countless frameworks of understanding—intricate theological systems that attempt to describe the indescribable and define the indefinable. Yet there exists a profound irony at the heart of religious…
The Paradox of Language: Beauty in Insufficiency
Introduction: The Burden of Words Language, mankind’s most remarkable invention, represents a peculiar paradox. It serves as our primary vehicle for conveying thought, expressing emotion, and constructing shared reality—yet simultaneously proves woefully…