Do free-thinking, intelligent Christians exist?

Question

I don't see why anyone would believe something as fictitious as the stories in the bible

Answer 1

Yes, there are Christian freethinkers. Even our local freethinker group has several of them (most of the group consists of atheists, but yes, there are some highly intelligent Christians there, people with postgraduate degrees). And remember, not all Christians are Biblical literalists. That's mostly just the Fundamentalists these days. Many prominent theologians gave up literalism decades ago, if they ever believed in it at all. And if you were truly conversant about theology, you'd know that it's a rather complex and academically rigorous subject. Most serious theologians are highly educated.

Answer 2

Why would you think they are fictitious? Do you have any proof that they didn't happen?

This universe is too vast and intricate to not be created by something.

I am a free thinking Christian. So yes, we exist. I was many other religions and atheist for a while before I was this one. Because I was free enough in my thought to give everything a chance.

But do you exist as a free thinking individual?
Because by calling something you haven't taken the time to study and understand ficticious, you are actually calling yourself the close-minded one.

And you may say, well I grew up in the church. But that doesn't mean you know God's word. Either way, you should educate yourself thoroughly about a topic before calling it fake.

Take Care!

Answer 3

You obviously have not gone to a Church or know any true Christians. Why would I believe the stories of the bible? Because I do, did I always no. But that was when I was living a selfish and a woe as me life. But I believe now, I know that God is real and he works in my life. So think about this, Have you thought about what is beyond this earth? Beyond our galaxy? Why are we the only planet with intelligent beings that we know of. This all came by how? Some meteors clashing together and bang here we are? It would seem to me that you need to do some soul searching and some "free-thinking" for your self. Just contemplate the universe. Go outside of earth and our moon and stars whats there, how did it get there. Why are they not all filled with people too? Ever thought about that?

Answer 4

There are free-thinking intelligent Christians out there. They aren't as uncommon as you might think. I have some friends and family who I would put in this category.

They are less likely to be religious though, and have a softer version of Christianity.

Free-thinking FUNDAMENTALIST Christians on the other hand don't exist (unless you include those who are just going along so family/friends don't reject them). But you can get some intelligent fundamentalists too. They just don't tend to be critical thinkers.

Just because someone isn't much of a sceptic or critical thinker doesn't necessarily mean they are unintelligent. They wouldn't be considered a free-thinker though.

Answer 5

I guess I can understand why you would feel that way, considering how old it dates back and the period of now. But you really have to understand the history. And I would think that the mysticism of the earth is overshadowed by our ever growing population. But back then this wasn't the case. They didn't have all the materials we have. The "Old World" was more free flowing, so to speak. Now you may think, "What about Jonah and the Whale?" The book doesn't state a Whale, and(I've said this before) some have concluded the white shark, due to the length of size they grew in that region. (They got over 30 feet; able to swallow a man whole. This according to Capt. King in his Survey of Australia, and a whole body of a man in armor has been found in the stomache of a White Shark.)

Answer 6

I read the Bible last night, in Galatians 3 and 4, and found the same sort of thing you're talking about. People who have found "Enlightenment" returning to their old ways. Having been as open-minded as they could possible be then returning to narrow-minded religious rituals.

Yes. I agree there should be more open-minded Christians, but we are ALL capable of stubborn, narrow-mindedness. We are also bound to this earth by laws of nature. These laws have been explained by many great minds with the full intent of understanding God.

You may find writings by C.S. Lewis interesting. He was just about as "on the edge" as you can get. His book "Mere Christianity" may apologize for the Christians in your life who have let you down. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia - the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" are a testimony to the ability of a Christian author's ability to "think outside the box" in regards to creative writing as a Christian believer.

Study the lives of those who you may respect who call themselves "Christians". You have to have an open mind, as you scrutinize them, as well, because you may discover that the truth you were seeking was right in front of you all of the time. The only thing that changed was your point of view.

Answer 7

I don't see why anywould would offer such an ignorant, uninformed and illogical opinion. Didn't your mother ever teach you the difference between categories and individuals? Have you ever cracked a theology book? Do you have any idea what the traditional Christian interpretations of the Bible actually contain? Of course not. You are not a free-thinker. I will not follow your lead and speculate on your intelligence.

Answer 8

Intelligent Christians certainly exist. I know several who definitely aren't stupid. I'm not sure how or why intelligent people can believe Christianity. Maybe it's a psychological thing related to denial. After all, a person can be quite intelligent but be addicted to crack at the same time.

However, I don't think it's possible to be both free-thinking and a Christian. Christianity teaches that it's wrong to think any way but its way, so free-thinking isn't compatible with Christianity.

Answer 9

Free-thinking,intelligent ! I would assume that you consider yourself to be such a one?And being free-thinking and intelligent, you consider it a duty of your's to point out to billions of people, that
the Bible they believe in, is fictitious?Assuming you know and are
privy to,and have studied all the information on the Bible and then
all the information concerning the fictitousness of the Bible,have
analyzed all this information,and made your conclusions on these
facts.that you know personally to be the absolute truth of the matter?Let no one be seducing himself;If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this system of things,let him become a fool,
that he may become wise.For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God;for it is written:He catches the wise in
their own cunning.So,Maybe,your over stepping a bit in saying
that others are not quite as intelligent and free thinking as you....

Answer 10

That question is an insult to an entire group of people. It suggests that Christians are stupid drones. You're generalizing, and that's prejudiced, not to mention untrue. Come now, where's the "tolerance"?

As for an answer to your question, have you not heard of C.S. Lewis, St. Thomas, Pope John Paul II (who could speak many languages), and the commonly found head masters and A+ students at many Catholic schools? It's rude to insult a whole group of people by such insinuations. Did your mother not teach etiquette to you? Civility? Grace? Good grief.