Do you question / test your faith to see if it is true?

Question

Regardless of what you believe. Whether Jew, Muslim, Mormon, Catholic, Protestant, Nondenominational, Atheist, etc. Do you question / test your beliefs. Do you study the universe and world around you to see if your beliefs are cohesive and not contradictory. If you believe in the spiritual do you test the spirits (1 John 4:1 NIV). Do you seek truth? And if you found the "truth" was different from what you believed would you, could you change?

I'd have to say I disagree with you gratvol. I think it is quite possible that the truth would be very complex yet simple once understood. Not quite so obvious but certainly there. Thank you for your answer.

That is true Bronx B but what I’m talking about it's testing the spirits to see that they are from God / True. Not straight out asking God to prove himself But searching.

Renegade6... are you saying that you believe in nothing or are you saying you've made a choice to be ignorant. Since to Believe in nothing would in a sense be faith.

Paulsamuel33 that is exactly what I am talking about. Thank you for your answer.

Answer 1

I do question to be sure of the truth.
I have always thought, that if I was born in another part of the world, say...India, I may have been brought up a Hindu or some other religion in the world. Can I actually say that I found the correct "way", because I was raised in a part of the world where Christianity was predominant?
I have always believed that truth was all important. I believe that if I was to discover that I was wrong, I would have to believe in whatever I found to be the truth. The truth has to outweigh the ego. The argument, however, for that "new way" would have to be overwhelming.

Answer 2

Yes. That is one of the most basic teachings of the church I attend. I have frequently been taught that I must find out the truth for myself, and to not rely on what others have believed. As a result, I have frequently questioned my beliefs, and as a result of doing that I have learned many wonderful things. Over the past few years my life has been devoted to really knowing the truth. If I found something better than what I currently do believe, I would have to change. I don't think anyone can live a fulfilling life if they don't follow what they know to be true.

Answer 3

i always test my fait
i always ask questions of it and if anything needs changed or altered then i do so
i dont believe we should be fixed in our beliefs when new evidence comes up to suggest otherwise ( that would be silly )
this does not mean i drop my faith ... but i can add to it which is wonderful
my faith also encourages that ... it asks of us not to accept what does not make sense to us
i test spirit all the time since i am a medium who speaks with spirit ... and they all provide evidence that i can get verified

Answer 4

I did change.

That's why I'm a happy Pagan today.

Paganism isn't so much a religion of faith; it's a religion of deeds.

And the more I learn about the way that the Universe works, the better I understand the creative force, which I choose to call God and Goddess.

Answer 5

I would not say I "test" my religion but I have definitly questioned it. I don't go by outside sources, I go straight to my Heavenly Father and ask him what is true. I have faith that what I know and am doing is true and know I belong to the only true and complete church on the earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I love the gospel with all my heart and know that I can be with my Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, my husband and my family forever!

Answer 6

This is why we call it faith. We trust in what we believe. I am a Christian. There is no way that I would ever change my belief. Jesus said "I am the way the truth and the light. No man comes unto the Father but by me." I believe this with all of my heart. That is faith.

Answer 7

I try as much as I can. Granted I have a life beyond religious philosophy but I question and introspect as much as I can.

as a result my views have changed a significant deal in the last two years.

I dont feel I can ever get to the "ultimate truth" because I believe that is hidden from mankind otherwise it would be obvious to everyone but I will continue to journey to gather as much as I can.

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I guess we will have to agree to disagree.

Like I said I think there is a lot of truth out their, but I think much of it is beyond human grasp.

Answer 8

Faith comes by Hearing and Hearing the Word of God.
So why would one need to test their faith?
When one considers how God enters their lives, then there is no test that is required.

Inside of us all is that curiosity that speaks to us about our creator. when we humble ourselves before God, God leads us to His Word. His Word is none other than Jesus Christ. Upon repentance, and the accepting of Jesus Christ as Saviour, we become a new creation in Christ Jesus and He is forever dwelling within us. No test, question, are required.><>

Answer 9

Every time I go to my Biology class and every time I go to visit my Fundamentalist family, my faith/lack of faith is tested. I am comfortable with my beliefs now, but I am always open to experiences that will give me chance to test it.

Answer 10

All the time. I've been a Christian for ten years, but I read about other faiths and atheism constantly. On my bedstand is a history of atheism in America by James Turner.