God bless and Merry Christmas.
My aunt is a RC nun. She is also human and at times questions her faith.
2006-12-16 02:29:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's normal and usually beneficial to question one's faith.
That's a big part of the reason we're expected to worship as a part of a faith community, so we might help each other when things get a bit foggy or confusing.
There's a huge body of Catholic theological scholarship and other literature, widely available, that contains the accumulated writings and studies of some of the greatest saints and scholars of the ages.
During these "dry periods" it's often helpful to see how others have dealt with similar things in the past.
Perhaps this selection might be of some help to your aunt:
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/john_cross/dark_night.html
You might also want to send for one of my free Catholic Resource CD's, which includes many such works, as well as lots of beautiful artwork and music.
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2006-12-16 02:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it human, it's necessary. How can we possibly be so arrogant to think we have all the answers? Regardless of what non-believers say, we are not blind sheep without thoughts. Questioning helps one become more aware. It helps you to grow in your faith.
God Bless and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-16 10:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I questioned mine-as I was growing up. I was raised in a Christian home. I had decided by the time I was 20 years old, I could not accept that Jesus is G-d. To me, there was only One G-d. But, I had never really been exposed to any other beliefs and Christianity was just something that was expected of me.
At 30, after much studying, I converted to Judaism. I have never questioned by faith since then. This was over half a lifetime ago. I
2006-12-16 10:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most people will wonder sometimes if they were truly completely right to have faith.and that faith and love is enough to make it to heaven.My grandfather who was the most wonderful Christian I have ever seen. when he was dieing he said I hope I was right.we wont know till after we pass on from this world. I personally don't have any doubt at all.I have total faith in my God. for one reason the Spirit has talked to me. and guided me. and I have seen supernatural miracles.but when I die. I may say I hope I was right. which will be my hope.Peace. I wish for you to have a very Merry Christmas.
2006-12-16 10:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe everyone questions their faith from time to time. maybe except atheists? there is a reason for everything that happens. when the time comes we'll know. but God does exist! have a happy Christmas and God bless
2006-12-16 10:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the capacity to doubt we cannot put away our childish beliefs and grow to the maturity of faith! Doubt is not the enemy of faith but the enemy of false beliefs. All beliefs should be continually subjected to doubt and critical examination. The closest synonym of faith is however not belief, which we may question, but trust in God, which your Aunt probably shows!
2006-12-16 10:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. If you ever read the lives of the saints, many have gone through long periods of total darkness. Its normal for us humans to question, but we trust and have faith because we know that God is within us even if we can't sense His presence. We trust in Him always!
2006-12-16 11:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mamma mia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's human to question your faith. I questioned it when my parents died of cancer, but thankfully they both died peacefully and I realized their deaths could have been a lot more agonizing for them. I regained my belief in God soon after, but it's so easy to blame Him for everything bad in the world, when we choose our own path. God bless you and your family, and I hope you have a very happy Christmas and a great 2007
2006-12-16 10:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first sign a species is becoming sentient is when they have evolved to the point where they can abstract enough to invent a god. The first time a species achieves sentient maturity is when they get rid of their gods. Doubt is the first step in achieving this maturity.
2006-12-16 11:01:26 · answer #9 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course. It's been said a faith that doesn't question is a dead faith. What kind of a God would want you to follow along blindly? Of course you're supposed to ask questions!
2006-12-16 10:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋