Evidence Based Belief

Are our beliefs about our existence, the existence of the world around us, and our purpose based on evidence? Or are we told what to believe by our religious community? By our family? By the scientific community? Are we simply so distracted by material, secular culture that we don’t even really know what our beliefs are or why we hold those beliefs? This page is dedicated to answering these essential questions by exploring prophetic narratives in the Quran while looking at the overwhelming evidence in the world around us. 

  • Saleh’s Camel, My Fellow Creation

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    The message of Salih entered the park. It was strikingly beautiful. There were birds, mountains, trees, wildflowers, and a lake. It’s beauty was enjoyed by many.  The wardens of the park however, were neglecting their duty. Although stunning, the park was hotter and drier than it ought to be. After decades of exploitation, temperatures began to rise and it rained… read more

  • Noah, the Flood of Material Culture

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    Mocked, ignored, and willfully misunderstood, the message of Noah had nonetheless fulfilled the mission. Only a few amongst the poor understood. They had so little, they were less easily distracted. With few worldly resources, they couldn’t lie to themselves. Poverty and hardship brought clarity. With all illusions of self sufficiency stripped away, they relied on their Creator for all their… read more

  • Abraham, Bedrock of Faith

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    The message of Abraham enters the tower. It’s a modern structure with a steel skeleton and glass facade. It’s late at night, and the message slips past the guard and into the high speed elevator. It whizzes over one hundred stories of office space in less than a minute, arriving at the temple on the top floor. The temple has… read more