Is it really considered sinful for me to question the existence of God and to learn about astronomical theories and ****. Plus, I'm catholic. Is that really bad??? I mean, I'm just thinking. What you guys think??
2006-10-22 20:40:47 · 23 answers · asked by micah09 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Is it really considered sinful for me to question the existence of God and to learn about astronomical theories and stuff. Plus, I'm catholic. Is that really bad??? I mean, I'm just thinking. What you guys think??
2006-10-22 20:51:56 · update #1
Well, hm. If you don't have certain faith, then naturally you will question.
There is no problem whatsoever with studying astronomy and accepting salvation through Jesus.
It seems that your concern is that you do not have a relationship with God. If you did, you wouldn't question whether or not he existed. You would know. That is, God would have been "proven" to you in your soul.
I suggest that you seek a relationship with Jesus through prayer and studying the New Testament, as well as talk to people who do have certain faith about this place you find yourself in. Open yourself up to other people's suggestions and guidance. And know in the meantime that it is perfectly fine to study science. Science does not cancel out God. Science is the study of God's creation.
I hope that you grow in faith and follow the path to your purpose. God be with you.
2006-10-22 20:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, God gave us wonderful reasoning minds. He (or She) expects us to use them.
In Catholicism, there is no science or religion question. We can have science and religion.
The Catholic Church does not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe it tells religious truth not historical fact.
The Church supports science in the discovery of God's creation. At this time, the theory of evolution is the most logical scientific explanation. However tomorrow someone may come up with a better idea.
As long as we believe that God started the whole thing, both the Bible and modern science can live in harmony.
With love in Christ.
2006-10-24 01:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think every human being has the right to question. Questioning is the gateway to learning.
Based on some of what I've seen, I think the Catholic Church is very embracing of modern science. I have a good book called "Physics, Philosophy, and Theology" which has articles by mostly Catholics, and it has an intro from the Pope.
2006-10-23 03:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coarse it is a sin to question whether or not God is real and whether he is the only god. That is how religion works, you are just suppose to believe without questioning. But luckily you can easily get forgiveness for your sins. So I say, think about it, take in all the information you can. Don't judge right away till you get in a few perspectives. Then you decide for yourself if God is real or not. That is what I am doing and have been for about a year and I still don't know what to believe.
2006-10-23 03:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
2088 The first commandment requires us to nourish and protect our faith with prudence and vigilance, and to reject everything that is opposed to it. There are various ways of sinning against faith:
Voluntary doubt about the faith disregards or refuses to hold as true what God has revealed and the Church proposes for belief. Involuntary doubt refers to hesitation in believing, difficulty in overcoming objections connected with the faith, or also anxiety aroused by its obscurity. If deliberately cultivated doubt can lead to spiritual blindness.
2089 Incredulity is the neglect of revealed truth or the willful refusal to assent to it. "Heresy is the obstinate post-baptismal denial of some truth which must be believed with divine and catholic faith, or it is likewise an obstinate doubt concerning the same; apostasy is the total repudiation of the Christian faith; schism is the refusal of submission to the Roman Pontiff or of communion with the members of the Church subject to him."
This does not mean you have to reject honest science. Honest science, and properly understood Catholic Doctrine, are in sync with each other.
Mind you, I emphasize HONEST science, and PROPER understading of Catholic Doctrine.
If something does not seem to add up between the two, you are either dealing with dishonest science or a misunderstanding of Church teaching.
2006-10-23 06:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. It is your right to question everything. Do research, talk to people who have the same and different opinions, and make your own choice. Just because your parents made you catholic doesn't mean you have to be, pick what works for you.
2006-10-23 03:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by NightTrainWooWoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in the Almighty, then You believe. Right now, It seems that you are not secure in you faith. If you are questioning the matters of if or isn't, then you have no road to continue on until you dwell with God, and pray, seek guidance.
2006-10-23 03:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by yappalot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Such thinking only indicates a lack of faith.. I wonder how you can say you are catholic and then make such a statement...you are in fact, denying your faith... what does the church say about that? You notice I didn't say what does the Bible say about that. It was for a reason.
2006-10-23 03:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course is not bad, pretty soon that will be the only question on everybidy's lips, Who is He ?? If you know the correct answer you
were saved by your birth, not your Religion. much luck and love.
2006-10-23 03:45:33 · answer #9 · answered by YuPiter iz JewPiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not christian unless you know Christ. I do not think you can be catholic if you question the existence of God. you need to accept your faith or leave it not just pretend.
2006-10-23 03:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋