Do most Christians understand the danger(s) of practicing blind faith?

Question

zbjw, thank you for dodging the question and introducing an irrelevant topic. Yes, I do understand, but that is something you should put in the question section rather than answers.

Kathie, muslims do not even understand the dangers of practicing suicide for religious sake. When we can get them to stop behaving like barbarians, we can tackle the more complicated (and I use the term loosely) issues next.

idahomike, that makes no sense. If you know for a fact, then you wouldn't need faith. Your claim contradicts itself terribly. If there was any sense of universal justice, comments like that would cause the writer's head to implode.

Jeancommunicates, your prayers are no more dangerous than the wishes I make after tossing a penny into a fountain. A "baby christian" is forgiveable in the sense that he/she may be temporarily confused. A "mature Christian" is either stupid or willfully ignorant. The multitude of verifiable facts agaist your religious beliefs are everpresent. The fear that I am right is was causes you to cling to this fantasy of Jesus the savior. When you "mature" to the level that I have, your fear will be removed, and your eyes will be opened. However, it is more likely that your blind faith will lead you only upon paths which fit within your comfort zone, your little bubble filled with false hope and pipe dreams. How sad it is that fear controls so many people.

powerliftingrules, my purpose was not to "trip believers up". However if this happens also, I will be pleasantly surprised. My intent was more to read a variety of opinions from the nonbelievers. Would I ask the deaf to tell me what their voices sound like? Of course not. Then how could I possibly expect a rational and logical response from the irrational and illogical?

Pastor John, I wonder how many people in your congregation are fooled by your fallacious reasoning. And by fallacious, I am refering to your argument of popularity. By your rationality Islam must also be right or credible since people are willing to die for it. Sadly, sir, if you read the news you will discover that many people are willing to die for just about anything. It proves nothing more than personal dedication. This of course leads to the question, is it possible to be personally dedicated to something that is wrong or untrue? I think Nietzsche said it best when he said that a "stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything."

Pastor John, I did not put words in your mouth. There is no need to lie and dig your hole deeper. I can spot backpeddling just as easily as I can spot a logical fallacy. Speaking of which, your claims against science are all fallacious, from the assumption of faith in science to the argument of complexity. You're right about one thing. Science does change. It becomes more accurate over time due to new information. Christianity, however, does not allow room for the removal of false claims once new contrasting facts are provided. The Christian response is to reinterpret scripture in a manner that better fits the minds of the readers. Science is not a religion that requires faith. It is not a religion at all. It is a fact driven system that is constantly correcting itself to provide more accurate answers. The facts concluded by science are called facts because they can be tested and proven over and over again to remain constant. Christianity does not allow testing, and fails when tested.

powerliftingrules, I see prophecies as a few different possibilities: random chance/coincidence, lies, things that would have happened anyway, and life immitating art. I can provide a long list of prophecies, some of which may very well come true. Proof that I am a prophet? No, proof that I am a good (or lucky) guesser. Same thing with the bible. There's a list of prophecies that did not and should have come true. The bible thumpers, such as yourself, who preach that prophecies fullfilled are proof that the bible is true always seem to forget about these unfullfilled prophecies. Some of the supposed prophecies are partial or complete lies. Things like famine, disease, wars, and rumors of wars? You should have also included the prophecy that the sky will be blue tomorrow. Somewhere it will be. Not a prophecy. And art immitating life, my personal favorite. The upcoming chip implant we have been waiting for... directly inspired by biblical prophecy. And I will drink to Pascal's wager. ;)

Answer 1

Of course not. If they did, they wouldn't cling so desperately to their fairy tales, nor would they so violently oppose anyone who tries to make them open their eyes to the real world.

The christians' faith isn't just blind, it's blind and deliberate. In short, they are proudly and willfully ignorant, and so deluded they honestly think their fantasies constitute proof.

Answer 2

There is no blind faith in a true believer. Tell me of this blind faith. I know not of what you speak. Then I can answer this question you have which Im sure you have put on here to trip believers up. Peace out..............

Chris Cross Im sad that you feel I am irrational and illogical but someday we will learn the truth. I hope and pray that you have a change of heart before its to late. Repent and be baptized. Peace out..............

Chris since you think its blind faith. What do you think of all the predictions Ill call them for your sake? The Rise of Alexander the Great 100 years before he was even born. Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. And lets look at todays situation. This time will not pass away until Israel becomes its own nation. Loose paraphrase but meaning the same. Jews now returning to Israel. One world currency its not here now but look at the growing value of the Euro. The revived Roman Empire. Look at the European Union. The way it is revealed in Daniel is exactly what is happening there right now. In Mark Jesus disciples ask Him about the end of the age. Famine, disease,wars and rumors of war. Natural disasters. All these things have always been but the Bible states an increase in number and damage. We have so much more technology today than 50 years ago. The famine in this world is 3x as much as it was then. And look at the billions we pump into third world countries to help feed them. Wars and rumors of war. There are over 150 wars being fought right now around the world more than ever before. Disease. AIDS and Ebola need I say more. And lets look at our natural disasters recently. The frequency and violence just keeps escalation. Two that wont soon leave anyones mind. Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina and Rita who did as much as Katrina but was overshadowed because of Katrina just days later. There are many more but dont have room or time for a novel here. Read the Bible youll see that us believers are the rational and logical. One more thing to add for you. We are all going to die. You think there is no God. I know there is. But lets just entertain the thought for your sake. No God what did you lose by doing what we find is right in the Bible. Now lets say you are wrong and I am right. What do you lose? That thought is to intense to imagine. Think it over not just you Chris but everyone who reads this. Time is short. Peace out.................

Answer 3

You would have to explain to us what you mean of course. Only the atheist would consider our faith blind. In my personal opinion it is because somethings frightens them about such a strong faith commitment. My faith is not blind. I have the scripture to guide me and the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life to lead me. My life experience has affirmed my faith time and again.

What really is hard for the atheist to understand about faith is that you have nothing as strong in your life. You certainly wouldn't die for science. Science is the god of atheism and a modern world. But few would die for their god.

Yet throughout the history of our world Christians have been willing to die for what they believe. That is hardly blind faith.

Don't worry I don't expect the "best answer". That will go to someone who agrees with you.

Pastor John

Addendum: I know it was not your intention to put words in my mouth. I did not say that faith is not blind because people will die for it. That was your own conclusion. I said that my faith was not blind it was based on scripture, the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life and my life experiences.

My faith is no different than the atheist's faith in science. Since I started my degree in biology "sound" physics theories have shifted several times. New discoveries have caused science to toss out old beliefs and redo their belief system based on the "latest" teaching. Science is constantly changing and evolving. In two hundred years, the science of today will be considered ignorant and primitive. Yet you rightly believe in science. You have never seen the insides of an atom nor has science "seen" the tiniest particles that form that structure. Yet we believe in them because things "point" to them.

Our faith is no different. Our personal experience with God affirms the truth of scripture. We see God's hand over and over in history and it affirms scripture. We feel God within our heart and though we have never seen him we know that he is real. My prayer is that you also may know the loving Father who cares so deeply for you.

Answer 4

The real danger is our spiritual growth is stunted. We make no progress when we are simply following a belief blindly.We do not gain a greater understanding of God or spirit.

Answer 5

Do you pagans understand the dangers of our prayers? You may try to scare baby Christians but not mature Christians. You are a stumbling block. Turn from your evil ways.

Answer 6

Do you understand the dangers of having no faith?

CCC- Thanks for the additional details. It is true that my reply was answering that which is implicit in your question as much as what was stated. But many questions are best answered by a question. I don't think anyone can know what most Christians think, but by and large anyone who has come to Christ probably understands that any leap made is less "dangerous" than not making the leap.

Answer 7

Faith not based on fact is fantacy... For those of The True Christian Faith our "Faith" is based on our personal knowledge of God... We Know God The Creator and what He has done for us. It is based on this knowledge that we have "Faith" that what He has promised us will come to be.

Answer 8

Hell NO!!

Just Point Them to a Cross and See What Happens!!!


Wahoo!!!

Answer 9

Yeah.That's why we try to get people to stop believing evolution.Believing in Jesus Christ is not blind faith.

Answer 10

Blind faith is the very essence of christianity