would a christian say their beliefs are static and unchanging, being that of a doctrine?

Question

as an athiest i think beliefs should be open to change and re-evaluation.
as our understanding of issues are subject to change with time, environment, experience, information and knowledge

Answer 1

Typically, that is the case.

It is also the reason why religion, historically, has been so hostile to scientific progress.

Answer 2

I am a Christian and my core beliefs will always remain the same..i.e. the diety of Christ. However, as I read and study more and think things over, my attitudes toward certain things common in denominational practices are brought more into focus...either for or against. As a person who enjoys the study of various denominations within the Christian realm, I can see how many of the denominational attitudes and practices came about. It all depends on the perspective and the interpretation of various scriptures. I will not even attempt to determine which (if any) are correct. That is why I stick to my core beliefs.

I too agree that people should be open to thinking for themselves and rejecting or accepting things based on understanding. After all, just because someone has gone to school to be a minister or a priest does not necessarily make them any more accurate on scripture interpretation than I am. We are all human beings. It is only my personal relationship with God that helps me to decide what is truth and what is not truth.

As an athiest, you are no doubt convinced that man's being here is a random accident. Most of your knowledge also stems from someone else's interpretation of information, rather than from your own experience so in a sense, your beliefs are based on faith in those individuals. I for one will not take the word of man as truth either in my spiritual life or re: science. Information can be easily distorted (either way) and skewed to fit the agenda of the person interpreting it.This same acceptance of what is correct based on someone else's interpretation of information is also present in the various denominations of Christian churches. That is why you see the "in fighting" between denominations.

Although my beginnings in Christianity were based on faith/hope alone, my understanding has changed due to my personal relationship with God. We communicate (both ways) on a regular basis through our spirits. I am not upset or angered by people who do not agree with me. Instead I feel badly that they have not yet had the opportunity to really know my God. I'm not preaching "salvation" or even preaching "religion". That is a totally different thing and has far to many rules and regs already. I am not going to add to them by giving you my interpretation of what it is or is not.

I apologize if my answer seems long. I just wanted you to know that there is at least one Christian out here that does think for themselves.

Answer 3

I've been a Christian most of my life and I'm constantly learning things about my religion. There's no way to know it all while we are still on earth - there's too much to grasp and some things are beyond our understanding.

This is why I love attending Bible studies along with the regular church services. Bible studies give you a chance to delve into a topic, ask direct questions of your Pastor or Priest and get a good understanding of something you weren't really sure of. Jump in and learn, learn, learn and at the same time get closer to God.

Answer 4

My relationship with Christ grows each and everyday. Things are new each morning. My path has many things that are different and changing. Each day is a new experience. But God does not change, He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Answer 5

Beliefs are always growing and strengthening. They are open to change as we experience new revelations from God. Why would we close our mind to God. I have been a Christian since 1956 and God continues to teach me.

Answer 6

no