what aspect of your own religion are you willing to concede you have second thoughts about?

Question

this is addressed to all faiths, but i am particularly interested in islam. this is because while other faiths seem to accept that self analysis and and critical questioning is healthy, muslims seem to be very tight-lipped and defensive, with an almost unnatural aversion to admitting any doubts at all about their religion.
is this what happens when the law of the land is subservient to religious truth ie that people can't comprehend a form of justice thats outside the confines of a religious text? and so are unwilling to hold anything up to scrutiny? or is it just that there is a taboo in islam about showing religious doubt in public, or in front of unbelievers.
if this attitude is instilled in young muslims, i find the line between religion and indoctrination to be a very hazy one.
how can you have a rounded view of anything if you only see things from one angle?

Answer 1

I would say the opposite...

I was catholic and even got salesian education for many years.

I am a muslim now and I have read in Quran that Allah encourages u to get more knowledge of this world and universe and everything in between.

Knowledge will make u closer to Allah.

If u study not biased media u will see islam is closest to science than any other feith...

And dont forget Galileo Galilei...who troubled him???

Answer 2

I am not Muslim so don't fit your question exactly but I would question your assertion that other religions accept that "critical questioning is healthy" Despite the fact that Chritianity is broken up into many sects of its own, each one thinks it is the one with the "right" answers. I was raised a Catholic and don't recall ever having a priest ask to critique what parts of Catholicism make sense to me. If you are a member of any religion, you are expected to buy the whole story--hook, line and sinker.

I think your question is more relevant if you are talking about general SOCIAL acceptance of questioning one's religious beliefs in primarily Christian versus primarily Muslim parts of the world, or, more accurately, in secular versus theocratic societies. There is no doubt that it is more socially acceptable to talk about what you do or not agree with when the religion is not controlled and enforced by the government.

Answer 3

I was brought up a Roman Catholic and from very young got myself into trouble for asking too many questions. Result - I stayed away from Churches for about 30 years but I always believed in God and Jesus. I have difficulty with the term 'religion' as I feel it is 'man made' not God made. I do think that Religious 'leaders' often take it upon themselves to tell us what's what without allowing us to read/think/listen/observe for ourselves. This is often to do with power and politics not spirituality or caring about others. So yes, I have had several problems but throughout, I am still a believer.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Wow, A Very good question. And one that i never thought of asking.

Well, im a mormon, Its a denomination of christianity, and there are a few things that the church teaches that now that i think about they unsetle me.

1) the age of the earth, its one of the most important things and the church doesnt have an offical stance.

2) cave men, dinosurse and neandathuls (not sure of the spelling) again no offical stance.

3) homosexuality, now I'm not gay, but i belive that people are born that way, God made them that way, They have no choice in it, so why does God disaprove of Them

There are a few others points that i am thinking about but im afraid this is a thing between me and him upstairs.

But still good question

Answer 6

Although technically a Christian, (i.e. I have been marked with the mark of those who crucified Jesus, the Roman Cross), it wasn't until I understood what Jesus is supposed to have said, that I saw for myself that almost everything the Christian Churches, and most other religions stand for are wrong.

Too many "prime directives" in Churches - to get a better idea of what I mean: watch K-PAX, Robocop2 and Bruce Almighty...

Answer 7

I sometimes doubt there is a Flying Spaghetti Monster. But then I look at the pirates graph and I am reassured.

Answer 8

Organised religion is merely a way the elite control the proletariat, promising them something later for obediance now.

Answer 9

cuz we know that islam isnot just a piece of scripture or stuff... we BELIEVE N KNOW THAT it is the absolute truth n that its A WAY OF LIFE ... n not just believin in a few things!!!!
we believe this cuz we have embraced it by our free wil... when we know that its the absolute truth... wuts the point in "havin second thoughts"....
when we pray 5 times a day.. its not a joke...we believe in Him n know that ONLY ALLAH (GOD) is right... n this is bcuz we have QURAN... not a SINGLE WORD of it has been changed from the day of its revelation.. n we find it totally perfect for all times.....

Answer 10

I don't have a religion. This allows me to have second thoughts about everything, which I reckon is good for my mental well-being.