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2006-07-28 13:54:27 · 26 answers · asked by Steel Y 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hell yes, it will open your eyes! Use that doubt to do real historical research on your religion, and find the truth!
2006-07-28 13:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremiah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I question what I am told about the religion I was raised in all the time. I accept some things and let others mull around in my mind. I am also open to learning about other's faith beliefs. I believe that religious intolerance is what gets us into messes like what is going on in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel and Lebanon.
2006-07-28 21:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a little known or discussed fact that for Catholics, there are two sins of Dogma. The first is the best known, which is no ignore teachings, without really looking at them, and the reasons for them.
The second is to blindly obey what ever you are told to do. You are supposed to question and think, and pray for guidance. My pastor said that if you have truly thought and prayed, and God has lead you to a different path the the standard teachings, then who is the church to say you are wrong.
2006-07-28 21:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by Amy A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am a Catholic teenager, and I am starting to find that the doctrines I have grown up with don't make much sense. I have adopted many Protestant beliefs now, and I am trying to keep an open mind.
For example: Why pray to saints (or "through" saints, as the church says) when we can go directly to God?
2006-07-28 21:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kiwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why such "miracles" that happen then are accepted as truths but if someone said the same thing today they would be considered mentally disturbed....(ie immaculate conception, burning bush, talking snake, people turning into pillars of salt, people rising from the dead, people living in a whale stomach)
2006-07-28 21:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to question almost nothing in regards to what I was told was the correct interpretation of the Bible. Now I question everything and I believe much differently then I used to. I am now very comfortable with what I believe.
2006-07-28 21:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Colts fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a religion but I often doubt the christian religion. For example, right now for gay marriage debate they are going by what christian believe and that's not fair.
2006-07-28 20:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by maxie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in God. I just question why some things are expected. Is it God's dictates, man's dictates, or something that gets to change along the way - like what is but was not clean to eat; pork for instance.
2006-07-28 21:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by quikzip7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sytem that Jesus originally started was actually geared toward a personal walk with God. By spending time with God and reading His Word it becomes easier to decide what to believe without someone else telling you what to think.
2006-07-28 21:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I always question what I am told and that is how I help myself look for answers.
If there were no questions in my mind, maybe I would never search for the answers.
In searching for the answers, there is so much more knowledge that I acquire on the way.
Try it. See how it works.
2006-07-28 21:17:48 · answer #10 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋