2007-02-07 07:23:43 · 7 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
indoctrination - teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
2007-02-07 07:30:34 · update #1
indoctrination - teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
Does a true believer read and compare something like: Acts 13:39 versus Mark 3:29 and not realize the conflict?
2007-02-07 07:42:17 · update #2
As I Christian, I will proudly proclaim that I have been "indoctrinated" by the Word of God. It has brought into my life a peace, stability and power that does not exist anywhere else. A whole lot better then been indoctrinated by the poison and filthy of the world. Try it, you'll like it....
2007-02-07 07:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American Heritage dictionary's first definition of "indoctrinate" is this:
1. To instruct in a body of doctrine or principles
In that sense of the term, yes, I was instructed in a body of Christian principles and Bible doctrine. That's the positive meaning of the word, and I have no problem "admitting" that.
The problem is that you're focused strictly on the second definition, which has a negative connotation. No, I do not blindly accept a doctrine without giving it critical thought and study first.
2007-02-07 15:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking, "Is it impossible for a person to admit that the Public School system has INDOCTRINATED an entire generation of children?"
It is NOT impossible, but difficult indeed to cast away all you have been taught with regard to any training. After all, many years of ones life has been spent operating within the confines of a particular belief system.
What IS possible is that each individual be wise enough to step outside those confines and take the needed time to research all avenues. Then, and only then, can we know what it is that we believe to be truth and only then can we sensibly relate that truth to others who may ask.
2007-02-07 15:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the first instance a christian if truly one can not be indoctrinated. based on the fact that a christian must study the word of God to show himself/herself approved so as not to succumb to the doctrines of men that are unbiblical.
2007-02-07 15:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by jude g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, is it impossible for an Atheist, Buddhist, etc. to admit the same thing? Most adults have formed their own beliefs based on what they have read, in spite of what their parents said (if not, then explain how atheist can come from Christian families, and vice versa).
2007-02-07 15:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no.
it is just not true.
good try tho'.
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us that are saved it is the power of God."
1 Corinthians 1:18
"Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools".
Romans 1:22
"The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."
1 Corinthians 2:14 (New International Version)
2007-02-07 15:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about. A christian has not problem admitting that they are a Christian.
Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
If they are ashamed of being a Christian, then they are not one and God will be ashamed of them too!
2007-02-07 15:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋