2006-10-04 12:14:46 · 41 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks so much for the great answers! I was pleased to see so many that were really mature and helpful. I do appreciate that.
2006-10-04 12:39:44 · update #1
No, of course not! It just shows that you're interested in the subject, maybe as a human artifact, or as a subject in its own right.
Remember, you don't have to be an animal to study zoology. :-)
2006-10-04 12:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by J9 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I ask questions, I really want to know about things that I don't know. There are many religions in the world and I know some of their 'basics' but if I am wondering why this and why that, then I might ask here. Usually when I'm bored, something to do. When I answer questions, I tend to answer in the truthfulness of my Catholic Faith (it's the one religion I know about) so others can learn what I believe in or what the Church teaches. Many questions are stupid and from attention-seekers, so a few times I write a stupid answer. After a while you figure out who is sincerely looking for answers and who is not.
2006-10-04 12:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't think asking a question about a religion of some sort automatically implies that you have doubts about your own beliefs (conscious or otherwise).
there is no harm in expanding one's knowledge, opinions, outlook on life etc. etc. and if asking a few questions means that you can come to a greater understanding or appreciation of your own beliefs in the process, all good!
if, through these questions, points which you never considered are raised which may make you think about your beliefs in a different, subjective manner, than hey, that's all good too. all you can do is improve and refine on what you believe in, and further extend your appreciation of others and what others believe in.
only through education does awareness come. even if at the end of the end we only end up educating others, at least we know that we have helped open the eyes of someone else who may not have otherwise.
the minute you stop asking questions is the minute you stop growing as a person.
2006-10-04 12:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lucy Goosey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, I'm a Unitarian Universalist (sixth generation Universalist) and we are taught to question our spiritual position. So, yes, I've doubted my spiritual beliefs many times. Each time I emerge stronger than the last. Our faith charges us with searching out the truth, wherever it may be found: scripture, poetry, novels, song, the questions of a child, etc. There is no cornering the market on truth and there is more than one way to reach your spiritual summit. Therefore, asking questions on this site is just one more method of pursuing the truth.
If you are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism, you can do so at the web site in my sources. They also have a congregation locator on the site.
2006-10-04 12:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by Magic One 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who is asking. I have known Christians ask bible questions as a way of ministering. they will sometimes pick a scripture that they feel is very clear and self explanatory and ask someone their opinion of that scripture.
Non Christians sometimes do this also as a way to hopefully show someone the error of their ways.
On a forum like this i think people just like to see what kinds of answers they get. of course there is the ones who truely want to a reasonable answer. Some are searching.
2006-10-04 12:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its a way to simply ask a question you'd like an answer to. I know that we usually get ridiculous answers from trolls who just come here to amuse themselves, but you also sometimes get sincere answers. Just gotta ignore the trolls, which is upsetting to someone coming her for the first time with a legitimate question.
2006-10-04 12:24:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
Read Romans 10
2006-10-04 12:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its human nature to question, just as Eve and Adam with the tree of knowledge. In all, if the Serpent told Eve ( BTW serpents walked and talked in those days ) that if you eat from this tree of knowledge you will not die, however have knowledge like the Gods. To not want to participate in the Divine food ( tree of knowledge ) would make us LAME.
2006-10-04 12:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by Angelo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I think it just means that you would like some 'outside' advice or perhaps a different view than the ones you get from family and friends about a particular belief.
2006-10-04 12:18:01 · answer #9 · answered by Tom I 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Sometimes it just indicates an unwillingness to pay attention. Creationists are a good example.
2006-10-04 12:18:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋