I seem to be losing my faith...?

Question

I really don't want to loose it AT ALL. But it seems like the world is trying to convince everyone reasons why there is no God, and after listening to these reasons so often I feel like I've began to believe them no matter how much I tell myself not to. Do you know of any ways to help regain it again? Ways, that aren't like experiancing a miracle or something... like actual things I can do. Serious answers only please!

Answer 1

Don't panic, be calm. This happens to all believers who are intelligent. It's not only a loss of faith, it is also an rise in wisdom and enlightenment. It can be unsettling to loose a blind obedience, ignorance is always bliss, but you can't evolve as a person unless you are willing to consider all things. You will be happier in the long run, and a great deal smarter if you give the truth a chance. Remember, blind faith in false concepts never solved anything.

Answer 2

Well, we all lose faith at some point. I actually went through a period where I became and atheist for a short time. But in the end I couldn't deny that I was a Theist due to personal experience. Then it was the matter of finding a belief system that matched my beliefs. At the same time, there's nothing wrong with being and Atheist. However, if you know, deep down that you're a Theist, chances are all you need to do is explore a variety of paths because maybe your current religion isn't where you're supposed to be. Ultimately it's up to you. I wish there was an easy answer, but you can't force faith. You can pray all you want, but when it comes down to it - deep down do you really believe? I do wish you the best of luck.

Answer 3

Don't be discouraged by the naive, rebellious, non-enlightened people around you.....

First of all, there is overwhelming evidence all around that God exists. For example, have you ever seen an autopsy? It was difficult for me not to believe after I saw the actual organs inside the body and fascinating how these could function together with completely separate functions. How could this have evolved entirely from plankton? How could this human machine of organs be possible without a design or creator?

Secondly, Blaise Pascal was a great mathematician. He waged others that there was a God and that if you believed, you would have the probability of an eternity of happiness. If you waged against God, then there was a probability that you would have an unpleasant afterlife. So given the two options, the Wager for God is a better decision because it is the more logical choice. There is no proof about the Bible, but if you choose for God, then one would believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Also, I think a lot of people are in denial. All you have to do is REALLY look around at the complexity and design of life and how can a person not believe in a creator? Can you prove God does Not exist? I certainly cannot. I choose God......

Answer 4

The first mistake that you are making is that you are basing your faith on a feeling. I see this a lot. People who don't feel 'faithful' lose faith the moment that feeling starts to fade (and believe me it will).

Educate yourself. Read books on theology (I recommend Case for Faith and The Secret Message of Jesus). Or history and the Bible (Case for Christ). Read the Bible daily with a study guide at hand. If science is your thing then check out Creator and the Cosmos. Go to Sunday School and ask questions (after class if you have to). Talk to your pastor. Learn the answers to the 'yeah but . . .' questions you see here.

Then when you feel up to it, come back here and debate with our atheist friends. Never has my faith been stronger or my theology better thought out than when I have to defend it (be civil about it).

I hope this helps. Feel free to message me with any questions (even if you just want a Christian perspective on some of the questions here) and I'll do my best to help.

Don't give up on faith just because you don't 'feel' it. Just bash doubt in the head with a little argument.

EDIT:
And much as I hate to admit it Acid_zebra nonprophet is right, raging atheist that he is (just kidding A_Z! I wish everyone was as a well-thought, civilized debater as you). There is a big difference between critically thinking about what you believe in and losing faith. I give a lot of critical thought to what I have faith in and I think I am a better person (And Christian) for it. Don't be afraid to question, just make sure you find answers to those questions.

Answer 5

Try reading something inspirational from other people who have experienced great moves of God. William Haslam, Charles Finney's autobiography, etc...

Also, watch some informational videos on the complexity of the cell and the impossiblity of abiogenesis. When you gain some understanding about this subject you will realize that this could never have happened without a God. Something I think about when I momentarily feel my faith waning after hanging out in places like this too long. Not that there garbage is true, it is just when you hear it long enough it does affect you.

Answer 6

Pray and spend time with God. Get some really good praise and worship music and listen to it. Cut off the wrong influences while you are feeling this way. And don't worry, the Lord said no man (not even yourself can pluck you out of his hand). Feelings can often be deceptive. This debate has been going on for thousands of years not just lately. I think you are just going through something that everyone goes through at some time or another in their walk w/ God.

Answer 7

first of all you need to cut yourself off from whatever is feeding you this negativity, because if you don't here it how can it affect you? Second of all really dig deep into God's word the bible will reassure you that their is a God. Pray that this burden of believing lies be lifted off your shoulders. Their is a God don't believe anything that the world says if they are telling you that God isn't real, i know being a christian is hard, Jesus never said it would be a glorious life, and as christians we will face doubt and other things that satan decides to throw our way. satan is trying to knock you off your feet, but don't let him. Stand up and face this doubt don't be scared of whatever it is that is bringing you down, God will always be with you. I know how hard it can be to be a christian, especially a christian teenager, because i am one, and a new christian to add to that. Stay strong though and don't let the world control what you believe, you believe what is in your heart and it sounds so cliche but it is true. I have faced doubt andit is a scary thing but if you are faithful to God he promises that he will bring us out of the valley and onto the rock, he will prevail because he is God and he loves us very much. THeir is a God and believe what is in your heart and you will be blessed for following him!

Answer 8

I can give you plenty of links with solid reasons to believe in God and you are welcome to check them out. Click on the Answers button @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/ and look on the Free Stuff page under Apologetics listings and other listings that look like they might help.

The thing is though, that true faith is a gift from God. If you feel like you are falling away then you need to examine yourself and see if you have ever been born again by God's Holy Spirit. If you have only given an intellectual consent to the gospel message and your faith can be taken away or restored by human arguments then there is cause for concern. I pray that you are merely undergoing a trial of testing or that this is God's way of calling you to Him in truth and spirit, in Jesus' name, amen.

Answer 9

Faith is founded in trust (in God). I realize that it is humanly easier for many people in the USA to walk by sight (god of self) than by faith.(2 Cor.5:7). I can only at teh moment suggest that you read the word; there are to my present knowledge 7 deviation things for Christians to 'weed out' of the word of God.
Apex Col. 3:17 (1 of the 7).

Answer 10

There is a difference between losing faith and critically examining it.

If your particular faith can't withstand critical examination, you might be on to something. Take it easy. Step back a bit. Think it over. Talk to people on both sides of the fence.

I'm sure you'll sort it out eventually. Remember, whatever you decide doesn't mean the world is coming to an end or that the sky is falling. Both atheists and theists seem to find plenty of reasons to enjoy life.

Answer 11

Brookie , you've requested a reliable question. at the starting up enable me say that you're literally not on my own in this sense. i imagine each Christian has at cases faith weaknesses and/or lapses. I particularly were a Christian for fifty one years, and how I particularly have stumbled on to augment my faith is the following: a million) A time placed aside on a daily basis to wish and browse the Bible, morning,afternoon,or evening whichever is sweet for you. 2) Fellowship with different Christians a minimum of weekly; church, bible study team, forums for discussions and interplay. 3) bible study utilizing a study handbook on my own. 4) Asking the Holy Spirit to coach me, and to furnish me a getting to understand spirit. 5) Sharing what i understand with others in a smooth and reverent way. particularly loving the different man or woman as God loves us. (confusing to do without the different 4 above). wish this enables