Is it wrong to question God?

Answer 1

As a Hindu I believe that it is very important to ask questions. Asking a question is sometimes more important than seeking the answer, because atleast the question has been asked. Hindus are taught to never just accept anything, but to try it and experience it. Hinduism isn't really a religion of "believe it or else" it's like a lot of other eastern religions that say "try it, experience it, if it doesn't work for you, move on." When it comes to spiritual things, the same goes. Hinduism has the Ten Commitments which aren't meant to condemn you, they are meant to help improve your spiritual practices in life (meditation, etc). The same with dietary rules. They vary from person to person because each person is told to try different foods and then see how the react in meditation. The foods that disrupt meditation or cause your mind and body to not be calm should be avoided, the foods that calm the mind and body and help you meditate should continue being eaten. But each of us is different so the foods we eat will vary. The same goes with our experiences and approaches to God. If you do not ask questions, how can you know if your approach and experience to God is reflected in the spiritual practices you follow?

Answer 2

In the Jewish Scriptures (What some would call the Christian Old Testament.) God is quoted as saying, "Come, let us reason together." So questioning and discussion seem to be an open invitation rather than a "wrong". ;-) ~ Peace & Blessings ~

Answer 3

Jesus asked God "Why have you forsaken me?" And of course, there was Job.

It's not wrong to ask God. Honestly, I think God likes it when we ask Him a lot of questions. Especially if the questions come from non-believers. lol. He knows we're not perfect.

Answer 4

Even Jesus cried out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"

These are the first words of the 22nd psalm, one of the lamentation psalms. But the psalm ends on a positive note with, "And I will live for the LORD."

Both Jews and Christians believe a long tradition in asking God why he lets bad things happen.

We try to understand things mentally, but we are also emotional beings and we feel things deeply.

God understands this. He created us this way.

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

I don't think that it is wrong to question God if you are searching for the truth. I believe that he allows for a little doubt so that we will exercise faith. If everything was very clear, there would be no need to have faith.

Answer 6

It's a complete waste of time to question God. Start questioning what you believe, and why you believe it

Answer 7

of course not 'cause you can't question someone you don't believe in. if you question God it means you must have a belief and that's the starting point.

Answer 8

No. It's not wrong to question God.
But just don't question your, priest, clergyman, cleric, elder, father, father confessor, holy man, monk, padre, preacher, pastor, rabbi, archbishop, bible thumper, cardinal, chaplain, evangelist, missionary, reverend, shaman, witch doctor.
I can't think of any others. Just don't question them though.

Answer 9

No....in fact I think it should be encouraged. It is the very nature of human beings to question and wonder. It's how we learn. You have every right to be skeptical and explore your religious beliefs.

Answer 10

You just did it. Did it feel wrong to you?