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Philosophically Speaking: What is Patience?

November 15, 2018November 7, 2018Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

What is patience? Patience is an essential human attributes that is vital to better relationships among individuals, families, friends, societies, and nations. Why is it necessary to be patient (longsuffering)? What are the characteristics of a patient person? In Biblical literature, The Sermon on the Mount, referred to as the Beatitudes is perhaps a...

Philosophically Speaking: What is Peace?

August 15, 2017May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

What is Peace? Is peace merely an agreement between people or nations? The answer is as fundamental as the question. Peace is a facet of God, rather than of human beings. Peace is a “spiritual attribute” as opposed to a “human attribute.” Framed in specific Biblical guidelines is the path to peace: “Blessed are...