I consider myself a Christian but once in a while I will have doubts about there being a God. I guess you could call it waivering. Does this make me less of a Christian, or is this "normal"?
2007-01-21 17:36:36 · 13 answers · asked by Blue Bear 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
normal...its called being a human...there are passages that speak just to this...don't berate yourself...it does not make you less of anything...just normal
2007-01-21 17:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry Blue Bear. There are a lot of things in this world that make it easy to have doubt in God. I used to have my doubts as well until I began studying everything about the world as hard as I could. After 5 hard years of cranking my brain over it, looking into science, religion, history, mythology, zoology, astronomy and present day events I came to the conclusion that there are just way too many crazy things going on in our world for there to not be a god.
Now I have unshakeable belief. I guess you can say my seeking lead me right back to God. If you choose to do the same then I would only warn you not to stop once you've convinced yourself that there is no God, if that is what happens.
No, you are not less of a Christian.
2007-01-21 17:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that we all have moments in our flesh when our faith waivers. I think this is very normal for us, because sometimes life is not easy. At times we feel like God is far away and that our prayers are bouncing off the walls. Satan will whisper something like : See, where is God now? or God isn't really real.
But this is what faith is all about, believing when it's hard to believe. It's easy to have faith when we have signs and miracles. But faith builds character and character builds strength.
The Bible says that we should encourage one another with the Word of God, and in fellowship with other believers, praying and supporting each other in prayers. Remember when the Israelites held up Moses arm when he got tired of holding the staff? That is why we need to have other Christian friends in our lives.
I will pray for you.
The word says, The Joy of the Lord is my strength.
Think about all the miracles He has done for you. Read Philippians4:8. It should help you a lot.
2007-01-21 17:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are behind enemy lines, I think we are all attacked like that at some point during our walk. The bible tells us to above all take the shield of faith, wherewith we SHALL be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. In Ephesians 6. The devil will try to get in to the tiniest chink in your armor, but be vigilant.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Studying the word of God is vital. This is the bread of life and if we hear we will be saved by it.
Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
2007-01-21 17:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, how can you believe in Jesus, and be a Christian, and doubt there is a God? I don't see how that is possible. Have you a good church? I think you need to find out a little more about God and His word. Find a good bible study. This is too important not to be sure about!
2007-01-21 17:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it's more your reaction to the doubts that is important. Choose not to nurture them. Bring them to God and lay them at His feet.
The enemy is smarter than we know - and doubt is one of his favorite tactics to lead Christians astray.
2007-01-21 17:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have all experienced doubt. You need an increase of faith. Be sure to be reading the Bible, faith comes by the Word.
Bless you
David T
2007-01-21 17:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had some, but I think that what I find out is that whatever it is that made me have doubt was false, and then I grow.
I found that looking at prophecies can help, do some looking into why we believe what we believe.
Also www.carm.org has some great info.
2007-01-21 17:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by Robert E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal... I dont think there's anyone who never doubts.. Even Jesus said "My God, why have you forsaken me"
2007-01-21 17:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you doubt because the christian god is probably not the one for you. maybe you should research other religions to find the one that works best for you, if any. you might just be an athiest or agnostic. nothing wrong with that either. whatever helps you sleep at night my dear.
2007-01-21 17:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by rhiamon 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋