2007-03-27 10:28:49 · 18 answers · asked by Jeff F 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
WOW. I am so impressed with these responses! This is an awesome format for discussion.
Please, keep responding.
2007-03-27 14:44:49 · update #1
I suggest, if this is a serious question, that you read C. C. Lewis' "Mere Christianity," and/or Josh McDowell's "Evidence that Demands a Verdict." Though they approach the issue in very different ways (McDowell was an agnostic lawyer who tried to prove Christianity wrong and ended up believing; Lewis was a rationalist philosopher who reasoned his way into Christianity), they both came to the same rational conclusion that Christianity is reasonable.
Of all the "faiths" out there, Christianity alone makes actual sense. The rest are human attempts to find God, where Christianity is God's action to recover humanity. The Christian faith is based upon the Bible, which was written over a period of two thousand years by over forty human writers in three languages and from multiple cultures, yet it has a unified teaching, does not contradict itself or science, and has survived every attempt to destroy or undermine it. I would say that makes a pretty rational choice for a faith.
2007-03-27 10:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by C Gardner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that Christianity is just as "rational" as any faith. Faith is by definition not a rational decision. The trouble with using rationality or logic to determine a belief system is that the premise will never be rationally or logically justified. The entire system may be logically valid, but without the ability to logically determine the premise there is no way to determine if the religion or belief system is logically sound.
2007-03-27 10:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you have an extremely limited amount of knowledge about the world.
Say, the amount of knowledge that can be gleaned from listening to a preacher in your rural village if you're an illiterate goat farmer.
Once you learn how to read, do science, etc, your excuse for being a "rational" Christian goes out the window. Even if you're plenty smart, you're irrational, considering you believe a set of statements about God that contradict your physical understanding of the Universe.
2007-03-27 10:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith in itself is not particularly rational. However, Christian morals, if tempered with current realities, are generally quite beneficial to oneself and others. So, for a person to be a good Christian while not allowing others to take advantage of this can be considered quite rational.
As well, for all my distaste of the reasoning behind it, there is Pascal's Wager, which states that the minimal effort behind faith is worth the chance at the infinite reward.
2007-03-27 10:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by BDOLE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many beliefs that christanity is founded on that in todays world seem obsolete. Morals playa large part in regards to this because times have changed drasticaly since it was founded. The basic concept of Christianity is to love your nieghbor and treat everyone how you would like to be treated. Also that alchohal and other substances that will harm you be taken from your lifestyle. This is a basic thing in life because if you want to live longer.. you will need to cut certain things from your life. Religon is a tough call now-a-days ebcause so many times people use religon as something to make people have false hope in something and contribute to a "worldy cause". Religion should be more of a relationship with God and you because in the end.. it will be you who is judged for how you have lived your life. Best of luck to you in your quest for finding yourself. God Bless!!
2007-03-27 10:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Get Money 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you thoroughly understand what Christianity stands for, and feel that you are entirely at ease and compatible with it, then Christianity will be a rational choice for a faith for you.
2007-03-27 10:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a great choice, despite all the things the other people will probably say. Christianity teaches a message of kindness and generosity. Don't listen to extremists from either side...study it, and see if you like it.
2007-03-27 10:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nidda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by faith you mean religion then the answer is no. But if you are looking for something real, something that goes beyond the barriers of empty religion then Christ is the only choice.
2007-03-27 10:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No religion is rational and religious faith is a cop-out upon humanity.
2007-03-27 10:43:47 · answer #9 · answered by CD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity, rational, and faith in one sentance. Interesting.
2007-03-27 10:34:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋