And wouldn't that cause us to be more tolerant of others and their respective religious beliefs instead of judging everyone?
2007-10-16 11:54:04 · 13 answers · asked by gumby 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
faith is something hoped for, but unseen. imho, true faith is accepting things that you can't understand -- our mortal minds aren't capable of the expansive understanding that comes from God. When a particular item, doctrine or scripture is confusing or unclear, we can study & ponder, then ask for understanding [just as Nephi did in regards to Lehi's dream of the tree of life].
We each have talents inherited from our Father in Heaven. Some are more visible or obvious than others. Perhaps, rather than focusing on tolerance -- we should seek to find the good in all, regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, etc.
2007-10-16 14:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by strplng warrior mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice thought, but no, true faith is believing that Jesus Christ really is the way, the truth, and the life and no man enters into heaven except through Him. He was the only one who died for the sins of humanity--he was the atonement 'the at-one-ment'. But I do believe you are right that we do need to not be so hostile to people who believe differently. We need to be open to talk and talk nicely about what they believe so they would be willing to hear what we believe. Respectful dialogue is fun and does a lot of good. Building bridges is far better than tossing rocks.
2007-10-16 19:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by Terry L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not how I have always seen faith defined. Faith is the belief in something absent evidence, or in the face of contrary evidence. As such, it is the ultimate evil: the essence of humanity is to be able to apply logic to evidence to reach reasoned conclusions, and if you abjure that ability in favor of illogic, you have reduced yourself to an animal.
2007-10-16 19:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too bad the "faith" required to subscribe to a religion is just a sugar coated word for a "guess." We have to guess which claims of man might be correct and hold to that guess steadfastly in the face of insurmountable facts that show otherwise.
2007-10-16 19:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The bible says that faith is "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Heb 11:1)
So, I don't agree with that statement, but it was definitely something to think about!
Take care, God bless
2007-10-16 19:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by AngieMama 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a solipsist, so I believe that almost everything requires faith, and the only thing somebody can be sure of is that he or she exists, and that true knowledge of anything else is impossible.
2007-10-16 19:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That wouldn't be true faith. That would be hope and I'm sure that I am absolutely right when it comes to Jesus Christ as my Savior and the way to Heaven.
2007-10-16 18:57:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Faith and reason goes together.
Unless you are crazy, you can't have faith in anything unless there is a very good reason for doing so.
2007-10-16 18:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by gnostic 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Through faith one receives revelation and a personal relationship with God.
2007-10-16 19:00:12 · answer #9 · answered by djmantx 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no.
People being tolerant is the whole reason some are going to Hell.
The gospel is not a discussion nor a debate it is an announcement.
Hell is for all who don't believe and that's wether you believe in it or not.
2007-10-16 19:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋