even for one second? [be honest]
2007-02-05 09:41:55 · 46 answers · asked by kittana! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. I often question my beliefs. I think in questioning we better understand ourselves and why we believe what we believe. I think we should also augment and change our beliefs as our questions lead us to answers (and ultimately more questions) and as our beliefs changed based on new evidence or experiences.
2007-02-05 09:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Before anyone should take membership into a certain religion. He should undergone the process of studies and questioning the doctrines and practices of a certain religion he will take, and may questioned whatever he think something in the organization for the betterment of everyone. The church that I am currently member is a loving church, that helps and answers questions from members that may arise specially during the congregation open forums.
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2007-02-05 09:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by jocel_gomez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not religious but I have specific beliefs on creation & the afterlife. My beliefs are constantly changing as I learn more about the world. I cannot set my beliefs in stone until I know everything there is no know in the world, and that will never happen.
That is the problem with religion, it tries to remain rock solid even though the world is constantly changing.
2007-02-05 09:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by God Fears Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should because then you can come to a firmer foundation. How do you even know they are right if you don't question them?
I went through a period when I questioned all my beliefs. Then I came out even more sure that the Christian religon is the right one for me. No other religon I found to have the aspect of grace and love like Christianity. Of course that was my personal finding through questioning.
2007-02-05 09:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is natural to wonder if you are worshiping the right God - or even if he exists sometimes. It's ok to wonder. Faith is what keeps you from straying. I went through this a few years ago and found solace and explanation for MANY religions by reading a Christian book called "Kingdom of the Cults"...... It is not that expensive, I enjoyed reading it and also found it useful for school projects and discussions in my sosiology classes.....
It gives you a basic explanation of each religion and who and what it is based on. It is very interesting.
I hope I helped.
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2007-02-05 09:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by VocalistGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course.
I hardly ever question the existence of an afterlife or omnipresent force, but I do go through phases deciding what exactly the afterlife is like. I don't think I'll ever decide finally until I'm actually dead.
Everyone questions their beliefs. It's part of the process of getting them as close to our core beliefs as possible.
2007-02-05 09:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it's always a good thing to re-examine one's beliefs from time to time. Such is why I changed religions in the past.
2007-02-05 09:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many times and on an ongoing basis. I'm a skeptic at heart. That's why I call myself an agnostic theist -- because I recognize that what I believe is my own best guess and that I could well be wrong.
2007-02-05 11:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every minute of every day. The Buddha expects us to logically analyze everything we're taught. I do analytical study, comparing and contrasting his logic with science and the world about me to what I know of other religions and so forth... very good stuff, very interesting and "enlightening".
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2007-02-05 09:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes many times, and so does everyone if they are honest,that's the struggles of a christian, the devils always trying to make you question yourself and God....
but if the Holy spirit is with you and you listen for his voice, your questions will be answered
2007-02-05 09:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋