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How much investigation of religion are you comfortable with?
a) Challenge everything you can, its the only way we learn. If part of my faith is proven wrong, then so be it.
b) I'm fine with people questioning things, but "is there a God" is an easy answer...there's no point in asking.
c) Questioning small details is fine, but you shouldn't question God or the bible
d) I'm up for discussion of why I believe what I do for those who are confused, but don't you dare think that anything in the bible could be wrong
e) How dare you ask me that!?!
2006-06-10 05:41:56 · 43 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-06-10 05:44:23 · update #1
a) Challenge everything you can, its the only way we learn. If part of my faith is proven wrong, then so be it.
2006-06-10 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamlander 5 · 14⤊ 8⤋
a) Challenge everything you can, its the only way we learn. If part of my faith is proven wrong, then so be it.
My principle has always been, if what you believe is the truth, then the truth is not afraid of being investigated, as it will always be true. So why should the adherents be afraid or angry of being disputed? Besides, we can only live out one truth at a time.
Always being open for the possibility of being mistaken is a good attitude. No one holds exclusive rights to the truth. Everyone can be mistaken on a point or two, or more, if not all.
2006-06-10 05:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by TJ Zez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problems with being challenged in my faith, but when I give an answer the true nature of the question is revealed. Too often here, people are looking for ways to disprove my belief and when I answer defending it...
Let's just say I've received quite a few interesting emails telling me that I'm an idiot for believing what I believe. If you have an honest question, or if you're really interested in finding the truth, that's one thing. If you're trying to disprove what I believe, that's ok too. But I believe what I believe because I've seen it's true.
2006-06-10 05:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by James Mc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of the above.
F. I'm up for discussion of why I believe what I believe for those who are confused, but don't you think that I think the Bible could be wrong. However, you can think anything you please.
I have found thru many years of studying and just living...when I thought I had found something was "wrong" it turned out I just didn't understand it at the time. Everything isn't revealed at once. Believing God is a life time process. He has been very patient with my ignorance and I'm sure He is with yours, too. I'm not here to change you. That's Gods job. In His time.
By the way, thanks for the question. It was very thought provoking.
2006-06-10 05:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you believe God is omnibenevolent, omnipotent, and omniscient.
I am reading the bible now in life and it is obviously just a bunch of metaphors to help teach people how to care for each other and to have respect. Its a nice story ... but just a story ... It gives people faith that there is a reason for their life... it carries meaning to people... this is a basic need of mankind ... like food, shelter, water, reproduction. Anything that gives people light where it once was dark can't be bad. But it's just a story.
Some believe faith to be objective. But to me its subjective.
Believe what you want and let it bring you all the happiness it can. This was the main purpose behind the bible.
2006-06-10 05:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely A. I think to feel otherwise is to have cold faith and feeble trust in God. Truth can never contradict itself, can never change, and I love the truth with a passion. And yes, I am a born-again Christian, who arrived at this point after MUCH investigation of the type you're describing.
2006-06-10 06:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by Billy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
f) the whole christianity could be wrong, the protestants. the catholics, the orthodox and oh so many more. Maybe the rituals are a load of crap, prayers are sent to the wrong origins and rapture is nothing but and old man's solution of the end. BUT you can prove all that and I'll congrat you if you're right but I'd still believe in Him because if not there's no meaning of life and yes you can argue about it in all your time but arguements don't get you to places you wannabe, if you believe in your principles whatever they are. Stick with it, live with it and find it out yourself sooner or later.
Ps: in God there's no right and wrong, it was always about the truth, you may seek answers and believe in many things but the truth always tingles inside of you waiting to be revealed, and the only bump on the road to do so is nobody else but yourself.
2006-06-10 05:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by DayDay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
f) not everyone falls under the 5 categories you described. Although I would probably most relate to the category d)
The bible is inspired by God, people should read it for inspiration and spiritual growth rather than questioning if everything is perfect in it. The bible doesn't have to be perfect with every "i" dotted and every "t" crossed It is still our only source book of truth about who Jesus Christ was.
You cannot go to heaven without Jesus Christ, there is no other way around it no ifs ands or buts.
2006-06-10 05:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) Challenge everything, but be prepared to be shocked out of your complacency by what you learn! It is challenging to consider ideas never before introduced to your mind-set and currently indoctrinated beliefs.
Never accept what anyone else says at face value. Study many theories, take what serves you, what rings true in your heart and leave the rest.
Don't condemn others for their beliefs. It's okay that there are different beliefs and ideas of religion and spirituality. It would be a pretty boring existence on earth if there weren't and we knew everything.
2006-06-10 06:38:54 · answer #9 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally ask for understanding from God... not from man. Man is imperfect, and thus is capable of great sin. He can and does deceive many. I believe that the books of the Bible were inspired by the Almighty. I also believe that books were omitted from the original composite in order to suit the needs of those in powerful positions. I never question God, for I believe that one day I'll know all I need to know. But I absolutely do question the dogma of man. Are we not prophetically warned by words of wisdom in the Bible to "beware the scribes"?
2006-06-10 05:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Everand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B~ I can see questioning the bible because in some parts it says the opposite of previous stated material. I would never question the existence of God. If Father Alan or Sister Mary heard me say this I would have to do 20 hail Mary's and 20 our fathers.
2006-06-10 05:44:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋