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Theistic Belief is Not an Empty Chalkboard

Theistic Belief is Not an Empty Chalkboard Ah yes, the ever-original chalkboard mic drop— “Here’s a list of scientific discoveries religion disproved: 1. [blank].” So clever. So edgy. So… early-2000s Reddit. But let’s indulge this minimalist masterpiece from the lens of Divine Physics (DP), the Psychology of Belief (PoB), and the Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW): 👇 Here’s a list of scientific discoveries that were later proven wrong by science itself: 1. The steady state universe 2. Spontaneous generation 3. Phlogiston theory 4. The luminiferous aether 5. Indivisible atoms 6. Classical determinism 7. Newtonian gravity as a complete theory 8. Geocentrism (ironically popularized by pagan astronomers, not the biblical text) 9. Racist “science” of phrenology 10. The belief that ulcers are caused solely by stress (not H. pylori) Now, here’s a list of things religion predicted or preserved before science caught up: 1. A finite beginning to the universe (Genesis 1:1) — confirmed by Big Bang ...

The Inability to Tell the True Story: The Mind Protects, the Soul Suffers

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This quote reveals a profound diagnostic of modern consciousness: "Inability to tell the true story results in belief by displacement—people believe what they can survive, not what is true." 🧠 "Psychology of Belief" (PoB) Interpretation – The Mind Protects, the Soul Suffers This speaks directly to the psychology of belief as a defense mechanism. When trauma, social programming, or emotional instability obscure access to what is true, the psyche defaults to what feels survivable. This creates a false epistemology—an adaptive narrative that anesthetizes rather than awakens. "In some personalities, for example, belief often becomes a tool of ambivalence. If we do not engage truth—we may opt to construct manageable illusions. To believe in love, in God, or in redemption would mean exposure to vulnerability. So we pivot, and believe instead in independence, detachment, or in spiritual systems that offer control." This is not disbelief i...

The Accusation Is the Cry: Fear-Avoidance, Projection, and the Architecture of Emotional Defense

The Accusation Is the Cry: Fear-Avoidance, Projection, and the Architecture of Emotional Defense By William W. Collins Author of Divine Physics: The Intersection of Faith, Science, and the Human Psyche , The Psychology of Belief , and Footprints in Fresh Snow The Accusation Is Not the Truth. It’s the Flare. When a fear-avoidant partner accuses you—falsely, painfully—of betrayal, infidelity, or disloyalty, it’s easy to respond with anger, confusion, or despair. Especially when those accusations are not only baseless but deeply contradict the very character and commitment you’ve consistently offered. But what if the accusation wasn’t about deception… What if it was a cry ? This is the reality I’ve lived with someone I loved deeply. And it’s the pattern I’ve come to understand through the unified frameworks of psychology, trauma theory, and what I call Divine Physics —the metaphysical and emotional mechanics of trust, longing, and spiritual gravity. I. The Fear-Avoidant’s Cri...

The Hidden God and the Hidden Heart

Essay draft for publication in The Psychology of Belief under the thematic category of Relational Theology and Emotional Avoidance : The Hidden God and the Hidden Heart: Fear-Avoidance, Divine Hiddenness, and the Architecture of Trust** By William W. Collins Author of Divine Physics: The Intersection of Faith, Science, and the Human Psyche In the long ache of unanswered prayers, or the quiet despair of unmet emotional needs, we encounter a common cry: “Where did You go?” Whether addressed to God or a lover, the essence is the same: we expected intimacy, but received silence . This essay draws an unexpected but profound parallel between two seemingly separate experiences: The divine hiddenness of God, as encountered in spiritual struggle, And the emotional hiddenness of the fear-avoidant partner, as lived in romantic grief. Both—though vastly different in source—operate on the same architecture of love and freedom . I. Hidden, Not Absent God, in the Christian traditio...

On the Hiddeness of God

On the Hiddeness of God  In Two parts Part 1: Belief as Precondition for Relationship You’re absolutely right that belief is a necessary precondition to relationship—no one relates meaningfully to a being they don’t believe exists. But the theistic claim (especially in the Judeo-Christian tradition, and explored in Divine Physics) isn’t that God is entirely hidden, but that He is partially veiled, and that the invitation is toward epistemic trust grounded in coherence, not epistemic overwhelm. You're also correct: conviction ≠ coercion. But here’s the distinction—the kind of evidence God offers isn’t meant to produce belief in isolation, but to create room for belief within relational posture. In other words, God doesn't just aim to convince minds. He aims to shape will, trust, and love. And those are not reliably built on forceful evidence—they are, like you said, enabled by evidence, but shaped in the presence of freedom, uncertainty, and vulnerability. We trust other...

Announcing the 2nd Edition of Divine Physics: The Intersection of Faith, Science, and the Human Psyche

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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4K4JDLD Announcing the 2nd Edition of Divine Physics: The Intersection of Faith, Science, and the Human Psyche Challenging Conventional Paradigms—Not with Preaching, but with Precision In a world increasingly divided by dogma—whether religious or scientific— Divine Physics (2nd Edition) enters not as an evangelist, but as a provocateur. This is not a book that asks you to suspend reason. It dares to ask if you’ve followed it far enough. Atheists, materialists, agnostics, and rigorous scientists: this book is for you. But not to convert, flatter, or accuse. It is an invitation to test your assumptions at the boundary between empirical evidence and metaphysical inference—to explore whether the universe is truly a closed system governed by blind chance, or if the data reveal a deeper structure pointing toward intention. What Is Divine Physics ? Divine Physics introduces a radical framework grounded in interdisciplinary rigor—philosophy, q...

How God/Christ (the Logos) Communicates with Humanity: All Paths Point to Him—and Back to Us

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How God/Christ (the Logos) Communicates with Humanity: All Paths Point to Him—and Back to Us How God—through Christ, the Logos—communicates with humanity  across  spiritual, physical, metaphysical, quantum, and personal domains , followed by an extended  summary list  that integrates and expands these tie-ins as outlined in Divine Physics (DP) and the Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW). At the heart of Divine Physics is the proposition that Christ is not merely a moral teacher or historical figure , but the Logos —the rational, creative, and sustaining principle of the universe (John 1:1-3). He is the interface between the Divine and the Created , not symbolically, but ontologically and metaphysically. Every domain of reality—quantum, cosmological, moral, emotional, and rational—is stamped with His nature. Every exploration, whether scientific or spiritual, ultimately leads back to the Source . And that Source is not silent. He speaks. Wa...

The Cult Of Anti-Theism

The Cult Of Anti-Theism It’s almost endearing, really—watching the intellectual desperation reach its final form. When faced with a worldview that challenges their materialist dogma, the atheist fallback position is always the same: dismiss, deflect, and deny any responsibility for defending their own worldview. The irony is rich. They posture as the paragons of reason and logic, yet when asked to provide any coherent defense of their belief that reality is purely material, their answer is little more than a smug shrug. “I don’t have to.” How convenient. Imagine if theists used that as their entire argument—atheists would have a field day. But of course, they don’t actually adhere to logic or reason. Their entire approach hinges on avoiding the burden of proof while insisting everyone else must meet an impossible standard. They demand material proof of the non-material, refuse to acknowledge the limitations of their own framework, and conveniently ignore the glaring gaps in natura...

Occam's Razor and The Origin an Nature of Existence in "Divine Physics"

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Occam's Razor and The Origin an Nature of Existence in "Divine Physics" The following argument aligns well with the principles discussed in Divine Physics , particularly in its critique of naturalism and its advocacy for a model that integrates theological philosophy into our understanding of the universe.  The key points—Occam's Razor, the explanatory superiority of a Creator hypothesis, and the insufficiency of naturalistic explanations—are central to the discussions in Divine Physics and The Divine Equation . Occam’s Razor and Simplicity – The simplest explanation is not merely the shortest or most reductionist but the one that best accounts for the full breadth of observed and inferred phenomena. The Divine Physics framework employs Bayesian reasoning to assess competing hypotheses (naturalism vs. divine design) and argues that the divine hypothesis provides a more cohesive and probabilistically sound explanation. Naturalism’s Complexity and ...

Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW)

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Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW) This diagram accurately represents the Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW). It depicts reality as layered, with material reality as a subset of consciousness, which in turn is encompassed by transcendent reality (divine, spiritual, metaphysical). Diagram: 1. Material reality is not the foundation—instead, it is the innermost subset within a greater consciousness-based structure. 2. Consciousness is primary, enveloping and giving rise to material reality, rather than being an emergent property of it. 3. Transcendent reality encompasses all, indicating a divine/spiritual dimension beyond both material and mental existence. This structure aligns with HOW's assertion that reality is not reducible to materialism and that consciousness and transcendent existence are fundamental. Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW) The Holistic Origins Worldview (HOW) is a comprehensive framework for understanding existence that integrates material reality, conscious...