Giving people a reason to think about their faith is "very hostile and troublemaking": True or False (and why)

Answer 1

It is neither true nor false.

Some people seem hostile and condescending in their tone. These people seldom succeed in getting me to examine any of my beliefs. However, there are some who approach me with honest questions, seeking honest feedback. From these, I find myself learning a great deal. And I find myself responding to that respect with respectful curiosity of my own.

Thinking about faith need not ever be trouble making. Don't we believe for reasons of our own (not the ones we recite because we paid attention to the sermon or in bible study)? If we don't, then is it not a kindness to have someone care enough about us to ask us questions that will cause us to find out what we really DO believe that is our own?

Answer 2

Well, a bit of both. On the one hand, if someone derrived great comfort from their faith, I guess it's kind of cruel to try to make them reject it. That said, I don't think anything as important as faith should be undertaken without thought.

Answer 3

It's not, but I've found that your questions are devoid of any wisdom or understanding of Christianity. If you want to actually learn about it, email me at this yahoo account or IM me on AIM jonjames1986.