How? What are some points you will use and what religion are you backing up?
2007-10-23 16:44:12 · 17 answers · asked by David 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To pull a deffinition from the Bible itself
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen"... Hebrews 11 (I forget the verse.)
That actually is the basic deffinition of faith. Believing in something without any proof of it's existance in reality.
The only way to back up something is to have proof of it, or at least circumstancial proof of it.
If someone questions your faith, the only thing that you can do, is use that as a door to witness.
2007-10-23 16:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by centexdance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on who is asking and why. If my Christian friend wishes to know why I take a certain position, then yes, I could provide scriptual basis.
If someone who knows nothing about my faith is curious, then I have some ability to lead.
If a "hardcore" atheisit questions, then probably not, their mind is made up already. The best we can hope for is mutual respect, and the room to be as we each are. That would also apply, in most instances, to someone of a different faith and practice.
2007-10-23 17:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a great deal of faith but I understand that faith by nature is personal, not a group concensus. It is impossible to "back up" your faith to someone who doesn't believe the same way that you do. People of faith have blinders on when it comes to other faiths. They don't want to learn about other faiths, they don't want to hear about other faiths, and they certainly don't want someone trying to prove the validity of another faith to them. That is a threat. Faith, being spiritual, is completely illogical. Using logic or facts to try to back up something that has never and will never be proven is pointless.
2007-10-23 17:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by apples_ll_apples 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The faith I have in God, is rewarded by the miracles of God, in my life. Religions only complicate the simple truth. In the beginning, before the 'fall' there was only God enjoying His relationship with mankind. That is what Jesus came to restore. The whole religion thing reminds me of a Dr, Suess story about 'The Sneetches'. They were characters who were always comparing themselves with those who had stars on their bellies, with those who did not. The real question is not, "Were you in the right religion?" It will be, "Did you really learn 'how to Love?' God and 'your neighbor', i.e. others, including your enemies.
2007-10-23 17:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by God's Fountain Pen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I could, though I would only do this if someone had honest questions. I don't really get into theological debate just for debate's sake. However, I'm happy to answer any honest questions that anyone would have for me.
I'm Christian, and the points I would use to answer questions would depend on the questions.
2007-10-23 16:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by hsmomlovinit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only explanation I need is that it's MY religion. You believe what you want...more power to you. I don't have to defend myself to anyone in order to have complete faith in my own beliefs.
2007-10-23 16:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everytime I mention I am an Atheist I have to get into this big huge ordeal, ya know, your a sinner, I'll pray for you, you just need to hear God, let him in & the best, you are going to hell. I have more than enough ammo to defend my choice & I usually have to use it, especially when I come here. Comes with the territory. ;O)
2007-10-23 16:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by faith, you mean my spiritual beliefs, yes....
I am very grounded and have a firm spiritual foundation, i seek out my own path...looking for strands of truth throughout all spiritual beliefs and religions....i do not seek to invalidate any others beliefs, but my beliefs are my own and they do belong to me....
blessings to you and yours!
blessed be
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trinity
2007-10-23 16:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by trinity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've done it here, many times, to resounding silence. The full "back up" is too long and too involved to post here, but for a piece of it, look at:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuUf7_k1DC3rKygldU5uMgvty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070921124135AAN0Z3e&show=7#profile-info-dcfce3e99b39f77803362d8f96deaa4faa
Christianity.
2007-10-23 17:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith doesn't require itself to be backed up. That wouldn't be faith.
2007-10-23 16:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Makes Sense 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋