The U S sinks an Iranian submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka Rep Tony Gonzales ADMITS that he had an affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles who set herself on fire shortly after the affair Dan Crenshaw loses his primary in an upset from Steve Toth Trump is reportedly frustrated over the harassment from his impending Texas Senate endorsement decision Child sex offender Rene Campos running for city council in Fresno held a press conference outside of an elementary school prompting the school to file a police report Senator Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy assisted Capitol Police in TAKING DOWN a [... more]

As we reflect on the past year, we must make deliberate choices to move closer to God, not further away. This requires effort and specific decisions about our thoughts, treasure, time, and touch. By focusing on what is true, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, we can conquer cynicism and cultivate healthy friendships. We must also prioritize our treasure, giving generously and cheerfully, and use our time wisely, seeking God's guidance and direction. [... more]

The existence of God and the nature of truth are central to the Christian faith, and philosopher Rene Descartes' famous statement 'I think, therefore I am' is a key part of the discussion. Descartes' work on epistemology, the study of how we know what we know, is crucial in understanding the relationship between faith and reason in Christianity. [... more]

Rene Descartes, a 17th-century philosopher, questioned everything to build a new philosophical system. He sought to reestablish a foundation for certainty, using clear and distinct ideas, and doubting everything he could conceivably doubt. Descartes' famous motto, 'Cogito Ergo Sum,' or 'I think, therefore I am,' proved the existence of himself, and he argued that the existence of God is necessary for the existence of anything. [... more]