Everytime I try to ask a Christian about their religion I get dismissive answers or no answers at all. I've also heard that in church you can't raise your hand and ask a question about the sermon. Why is that? I don't think my questions are offensive, I'm just curious. I guess curiosity isn't a quality Christians like...
2006-12-31 04:14:54 · 25 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, curiosity is a quality most religions don't like. You're supposed to blindly follow the religion's dogma, and not question what or why. That's because if followers were curious, and started looking for real answers, they'd see how ridiculous all the myth and superstition are, they'd learn how far from reality the claims of their religion are, and they'd "fall away" from the flock of sheep blindly following the herd.
Being curious is a good thing -- it will lead you to knowledge and understanding. What it won't lead you to is acceptance by religions.
2006-12-31 04:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi Sara,
I am told some churches you can raise your hand and ask a question.
What I do is when I go to Bible study or Sunday school I ask.
We had two guys that you could tell read there Bible a lot so I use to ask them a differnt question every week, Also I have sent an E-mail to the pastor as well as just dropped in on him durning the day at church like on my lunch hour.
Its one of the benifits of fellowship with other Christians.
If you want to E-mail me questions feel free if I dont know the answer I will find an answer for you.
2006-12-31 12:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by singularvision 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sara,
I would be glad to answer any and every question that you have. If I do not have an answer, I can find out and write you back. My address is available to you. I also am on this site quite often. I am a Christian from Ohio. At our Church, we always stick around and answer questions of anyone that would like to ask each of us individually. It is our custom to do so. The sermon is a time for the preacher to convey a short sermon/message and extend the invitation for those who may want to become Christians. GOD certainly has room for any and every question that you would like to know. I am only HIS servant. There area number of other Christians that I know who would do the same. Have a great LOrd's Day.
Eds
2006-12-31 12:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you should ask questions if you don't understand. You can ask the preacher questions after the service whatever questions you have, I know I do. Also on Wednesdays it's more of a group study and you can raise your hand during that time to add to or ask questions. Don't feel intimidated by those holier then thou Christians who may try to bully or look down on you. Stand up for what you want to learn. Ignore those who try to dismiss you and go on to the next person who may be able to answer your question. Good luck and God bless!
2006-12-31 12:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by lilmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably because they fear that there are questions of which they can't answer for they themselves dont really understand.
Well, it's just my guess. As a Muslim, sometimes I am faced with difficult questions too, but I believe that God has made my religion easy to be understood by sincere believers but hard for hypocrites and certain bigoted disbelievers. Thus, although sometimes it takes quite some time, I've always managed to obtain answers to the questions that both other people and I ask from from reputable sources.
God knows best.
Peace and Love.
=)
2006-12-31 12:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by mil's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church is not the appropriate forum to raise your hand and ask questions. You should attend a Sunday School class for that. Maybe your answers are too deep for some Christians. Some people believe you will rot in hell if you question your beliefs, but that is not so. The more you question the more you will learn.
2006-12-31 12:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure this will probably get me in trouble ,
IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED BY ASSESSMENT OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS BY NON-RELIGIOUS YEAH-HOOS , YOU MAY WANT TO TOTALLY IGNORE MY ANSWER.
Don't mistakenly label this as a exclusive Christian affliction. I feel that all religions have skeletons in their closets, those roots to their origin that REQUIRE FAITH ALONE to accept them as fact.
Keep in mind that the CHURCH(I use this word as a base label for the structure housing the religion's practice) is often considered a shepherd and the followers are considered the flock. The flock does not always know why they follow the shepherd, they just do it because that is what the were taught(raised) to do.
I APOLOGIZE FOR MY RATHER FRANK, UNQUALIFIED GENERALIZATION. CHEER UP, IF I AM WRONG AND YOU ARE RIGHT, YOU WILL HAVE AN ETERNITY TO LAUGH AT ME.
2006-12-31 12:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by KenlKoff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
church is not the proper place to ask questions. sunday school or bible study is typically the time that you are supposed to ask questions. just write down all of your questions from sunday sermon and ask them during bible study. hope i helped though it seems you have more than willing christians who answered that are willing to answer all if any of your questions. Im a christian and even i dont have the answers to everything. I question some things in the bible as well. I would have to be God himself to know "why" but we are all humans just as non believers. take care.
2006-12-31 12:27:20 · answer #8 · answered by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask away If I see it I'll give you the best answer I can. Usually Sunday School is the questioning part of Church. Sermons are suppose to be informative and educational as it pertains to the Word of God.
2006-12-31 12:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by BamaJJP 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can just imagine somebody in church going "Coo-ee, vicar, ...." in the middle of a sermon!!
Unless he wants to rush off for his lunch afterwards, I'm sure he should be more than happy to discuss theology with you afterwards.
On here, you do get some very "Because the bible says so" types. I've had some good answers to my questions though.
2006-12-31 12:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋