An atheist asks a question about what we believe. It could be about prayer. Or God's goodness. Or the probability of a worldwide flood. Or free will.
Odds are, we've heard it before. There's not many new arguments circling around. So we give the stock answer we've been taught and move on. Or if you are like me you roll your eyes and don't answer the question at all. You think "Oh look, they think they are being creative and original and are going to change my mind. How cute."
Is it fair to write them off like this? If these questions are asked repeatedly, shouldn't we give them SOME consideration? What if they are on to something?
I think a lot of time we're afraid to question our faith because we fear the end result will be, as it has been for many, complete disbelief. Does it have to be? Or can we find the best of both worlds?
If a valid concern is raised by an atheist, as they often are, is it right to just ignore it and continue believing the way we always have?
2007-07-11
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