Is it possible for a Christian to be rational and have good sense?

Question

I am a Christian, and I am tolerant. Doesn't that mean I have an open mind?

Answer 1

Goodness...of course it is. Being rational and having good sense isn't limited by religious belief!
Being open minded is being able to accept views that are opposed to your own, as well as several other things. Being tolerant of differences, being receptive to new or different ideas, and not narrow or conservative in thought, expression, or conduct. Religious belief doesn't necessarily make you close minded, uptight, or any other negative thing.

Answer 2

Not necessarily, tolerance and open mindedness are 2 different things. When you tolerate something you accept that someone else may believe it. When you are open minded you actually consider the merit of all opinions, objectively, you don't make quick decisions about ways of thinking or doing things and are very open to change. This really has nothing to do with Christianity.

Answer 3

Yes it is. A lot of mainstream Christians that you might see on TV (ex: politicians on the Fox News Channel) are the extreme right "Christians" who use their so-called faith to further their cause. Then you have the real Christians. The Christians who still believe that we're supposed to act like Jesus did. This means loving those who aren't loved by society, forgiving those who have done wrong to us, and giving to those in need. It sucks that so many people today have such a horrible sense of what a Christian truly is. But that's because some people have done what they do best...taken something beautiful and made it ugly.

Answer 4

A person can only make a rational choice if presented with all the data. If you have studied science and other religions as thouroughly as you have christianity and you still decide to be a christian, I would say no.

Answer 5

definite it truly is achievable. question which you would be able to think of roughly if he impacts you may you no longer additionally think of homosexuals are undesirable too? you could in simple terms be a follower of Christ you do no longer must be a Christian, maximum Christians are not real or solid, and maximum church homes are actually not coaching wisely. once you're a follower of Christ you will desire to examine the bible then,(any) in case you truly need him to impact you. GOD made guy and spouse, the guy would desire to go away his father and mom and be joined together with his spouse and that they'll substitute into one flesh( I dont see plenty room for something as properly guy marring females. ) between the biggest reasons that GOD destroyed Sodom and Gohmmora became into gay, they call it sodomite. ( i'm 18 have examine the recent testomony bible 4 situations, the entire bible as quickly as, I examine ever night). ( i'll college this autumn to be a youngsters pastor, the toddlers pastor at my church has enable me do a sermon already). ( i'm a baptist yet I carry on with the bible ordinarily no longer a type of church).

Answer 6

IF, it is possible for there to be a GOD, then I guess it would be possible for a Christian, to be rational and have good sense.

Answer 7

have an open mind my friend be very tolerant and patient, but never put anything or anyone above God obeying him comes first even at the cost of being called irrational by others.... may God be with u

Answer 8

No!
The fact the you have stated, "tolerance", means you are NOT open minded!

Answer 9

The things of the spirit oppose the things of the flesh, and the things of the flesh oppose things of the spirit. Satan is the God of this world and he is a deceiver who takes captives at his will. If he does that at his will, who can resist being decieved?

Answer 10

No.

Faith is not rational.