Love

After fifty years of considering such matters, I have concluded that love has everything to do with everything.

I believe that the universe was created by love, that love sustains everything and that love will ensure a good outcome. 

Each person must decide for themselves whether or not they believe that an intelligence designed and created the universe, and what they believe about the character of such a designer.

Personally I call such an intelligence God and have accepted that his character is one of divine love (also called agape love).

In summary, my reasons for accepting that agape love is the meaning of it all are:

My years of studying the Bible, which presents many aspects of God's character but the statement in 1 John 4:8 that 'God is Love' is all encompassing.

The many books that have helped me form this view (most of which are listed on this site).

Being a father and step-father to my children and now enjoying the privilege of grandchildren.

Being married twice, experiencing a divorce and then the death of my second wife.

Interacting with friends (and foes) and learning what helps make for good relationships.

Lately helping to write a book envisioning the abundant life that I have come to believe all will enjoy.

The rest of the team and I hope that we can help you come to the same conclusion, but you are free to choose what you believe.

David Bell November 2022