2006-11-14 09:38:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To be honest, I have done both. I believe it's human nature to want one's belief's (not only Christian, but any faith) validated sometimes. We all have our moments of weakness. At the same time, we also seek answers. Good question.
2006-11-14 09:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Phyllobates 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I pose questions for real truth, but it is just as appropriate to pose questions to validate beleifs. This is similar to the scientific method. Experiments discover new truth which gives birth to new experiements. However some questions can invalidate beleifs, which is the fundamental danger of posing such questions. One could pose a question and somebody answer it with an answer compelling enough to invalidate a belief.
Likewise, many atheists, agnostics, and other posters ask questions to validate thier beliefs (or lack thereof).
2006-11-14 17:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by The1andOnlyMule 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I rarely pose questions to others, simply because I haven't had much success finding people to answer my questions. I am searching for truth when I have questions--and yet I run into few who are rigorous in their pursuit of truth, and my experience with asking these types of folks is that I walk away thinking, "Well, yeah, I knew that, like, 30 years ago, but you failed to address what I was actually asking."
God has granted me knowledge of much, and therefore the questions I have are not only complex but are in need of an answerer whose discernment and intellectual scope and reach are rich.
Show me where these people are, and I will ask them the searching questions that I have. I will not ask them for validation of my beliefs. My beliefs have been validated in profound ways. I do not need temporal beings to sit around and be yes-people for me.
2006-11-14 18:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians have already found the real Truth.
Jesus said I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Unlike many others who claim to be prophets and religious leaders, He proved by His life that He was not a liar.
So believe!
2006-11-14 17:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by A.M.D.G 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I once was Christian. I think there are a lot of things about Christianity as well as other things that needs to be asked.
To just accept what is said is Ignorant when we as humans have come so far by asking questions.
2006-11-14 17:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by darkraven8701 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you do not ask, you will not find the right answers. This is applicable to all subjects such as science, math, religion, etc.
2006-11-14 17:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ely C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as " real truth" if it's not true it's a lie. Why have truth validated?
2006-11-14 17:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by St. Mike 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I read real authorities when I want to know something. When I want to know that the unwashed masses think, I ask you.
2006-11-14 17:45:04 · answer #8 · answered by Dick Dawkins 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oink
2006-11-14 17:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by samssculptures 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A little bit of both.
2006-11-14 17:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋