Round 2: insight into Christianity?

Question

I basically asked this question before: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiYhIjBOnWizp8wSlL66CYjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071104164418AAkgsTl

But most answers entirely missed the point, so I'm trying again.

I'm trying to Understand How my husband can simultaneously be highly intelligent and logical, and also be Christian. When we discuss philosophy, his stance always ends in "faith." Meaning, his beliefs are no deeper than faith. He just... believes its the right version of reality, with no evidence for it.

What I'm good at is proofreading. Gimme a document, and I'll find any errors or inconsistancies, or alternative interpretations. Fellow college students loved me. With this talent, I found (without aid) the flaws in the Bible. Having shown these to my husband... he still doesn't waver.

As a side note, I am not a sheep (look in add details in other ?), and chose that word because of the bible.

In short: what depth exists within Christianity?

*see details*

What is the essense of the belief? Basically, can someone truly give me insight into Christianity?

I'm slowly drawing to the conclusion that there isn't any. My family is all Christian, my husband is Christian/Catholic, so I really, really, really want to validate the beliefs, to some degree. I accept and tolerate all religious beliefs, but I nonetheless feel that certain beliefs are wrong. You don't have to agree to be tolerant. So I tolerate their beliefs... but if at all possible, I want to validate them somehow.

That's a step down from my previous desire, when I used to be Christian, to try to keep the faith. But my desire for truth pulled me from Christianity, and now I merely hope to validate my husband and family.

"The husband is the spiritual head of the household."
I flat out disagree. I feel we are equal.

" If you really loved him you would give an honest attempt at seeing the world through his eyes, not the other way around. He is to guide you."

Whoa! Wait a sec, did you entirely miss the question? I'm trying to understand him!

Conceeded, my question was perhaps poorly phrased.

The extended version: most Christians I know have very, very shallow beliefs. The vast majority of "why" questions I ask end with "because the bible says so" or "because God says so" or "faith."

I feel a truly intelligent person who cared about spirituality would ask themselves these questions, and not be satisfied by a dead end answer like the above. If there is a Christian out there who is truly willing to question their own beliefs and by such, find greater truth in the answers, perhaps that person can give me insight.

There ya go, long version

As far as believing faith is belief without evidence... what evidence do I have to the contrary when EVERY Christian I have EVER met has always filled in gaps of evidence with faith?

I know the basics of Christianity exceedingly well. My grandfather was a full time pastor, and my mother teaches at seminars and the like wherever she goes. As a result, I've had a very thorough teaching of Christianity.

That may be the problem.. with my education on the faith being so thorough, I assumed it was thorough throughout, and later found that to be false. So, i'm not looking for generally, what is a Christian, I'm looking for what is the Depth to Christianity, where are the answers to "why" and why is it at least a dozen pastors have not had the answers to my millions of questions?

Jenx, skip two "additional details" above this one and see your point addressed.

My point is not to insult. I recognize the failure is mine: for some reason, I cannot comprehend faith. I cannot comprehend this thing that millions of people understand. I am scientific in my methodology, and have found flaws with the bible. Not that I am right, but that I have found these things that others cannot seem to address without being evasive. I am just trying to understand.

n9wff:

You asked a question: my answer, a tree has no flaws. It exists in perfect harmony with nature. I delight in its fruits and sweetness, and my in depth understanding of the biology and chemistry of the tree only adds to my delight in its utter perfection.

Answer 1

I had (and still have) questions that most Christians cannot answer.
These websites help with my questions:

http://www.leaderu.com/offices/billcraig/
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/
http://www.tektonics.org/
http://www.reasons.org/

Answer 2

I would love to answer all your questions but, alas, there are too long and not enough time tonight to fill in the blanks.

Your philosophy hinders you to understand the Bible rather than use it for your advantage to "debate." It fails you to see the analogy, discern what the message is in the Bible, and lessens the chance of reasoning for deeper understanding.
I hold a college degree, 3.7 GPA, and a born again Christian. My wife is glad she married me, since I can teach the Word of God in "layman's terms" or straight Bread and butter.

My last question:
Do you enjoy finding flaws of an apple tree, or would you rather enjoy the fruit it brings? If you do the former, you miss out on the taste and nourishment the tree provides. If you do the latter, the nourishment of the fruit is more satisfying than its faults.
I hope you married your husband for the latter and not the former.

Answer 3

So, because you are good at proof reading, you feel you have the right to judge other people because they stand on faith. You believe you have found flaws in the Bible so that makes you right and any body who stands on faith wrong. Why do you think your husband is so unwavering in his faith. Could it be that maybe he has found the truth for himself, and doesn't need any body else to show him what they consider flaws?Faith is very deep, but you have to have it to understand it. I am also good at proof reading, and I find no flaws in the Bible. Your question about how can your husband be simultaneous highly intelligent and logical, and also a Christian, seems to be saying that you think that a Christian can't be both. Now that is arrogant.

Answer 4

i've got self belief that in case you have been raised Christian you recognize that God is Love and he's not a liar. a lot of people opt to blame God the daddy for his or her pit falls and the teriable occurances of as we communicate and time. God has given this worldwide to devil as He gave activity and it extremely is our place to understand " God did no longer do it " and may be able to no longer do something approximately it. He could be a liar if he did. (this is Cat!!!) i replaced into as quickly as married to a pagan. I proved him incorrect quite some situations. I confirmed him interior the BIBLE the place he replaced into incorrect and he might twist it to assert what he needed it to assert. I certainly have a difficulty believing which you extremely prefer to pay attention the fact out of your fact that "i will decrease back up any stance I certainly have with logic". As Christians, we don't "ARGUE" the expertise OF GOD. it relatively is the "stance" that your husband is attempting to tell you. we've expertise and that's greater desirable than sufficient for us. I went with the aid of what you're "hounding" your husband approximately. My EX is now reverted decrease back to Christianity and lives a attractive existence along with his new Christian family members. He discovered the confusing way. i'm hoping which you do no longer could study it that way.

Answer 5

That's a pretty general question. You'll have to delve into specifics (Ask a general question, get a general answer).

Christianity is the belief that God sent his son, Jesus of Nazareth, to Earth in order to save it through Jesus' sacrifice, and that Jesus resurrected himself three days afterward. Jesus' and subsequent followers' teachings are mostly about living a wise and modest life that glorifies God. (For more info, read the books of John, Romans, and Proverbs)

Answer 6

Do your realize your question is rhetorical? To ask "how can someone be smart and believe x" is really to say "If you believe X, you are not as smart as me".

Are you suprised you are not receiving an answer to satisfy your question?

If you want to discuss inconsistancies in the Bible, that is a real question (and I think that real answer can be given). But to ask how someone "can simultaneously be highly intelligent and logical, and also be Christian" is in fact not a question, is it.

Answer 7

The husband is the spiritual head of the household. If you really loved him you would give an honest attempt at seeing the world through his eyes, not the other way around. He is to guide you.

*sits back and waits for the thumbs down to roll in*

If you really want to know, this is why I believe in Christianity. It's too long to cut and paste here, but it's my personal story.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-BYLCI14waatRCG7bDVrLiy2aIuzT?p=347

Answer 8

Most people embrace religion as a way to cope with their fear of death and loss. Some people even go with religion to do the thinking for them. When it comes to religion, logic and reason stop, a "god in the gaps" so to speak. It just seems that faith is more important that knowing. For most of us, the journey of knowledge never ends. By using faith, that journey is over and it ends with god.

Answer 9

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Answer 10

Sorry, Christianity is totally illogical to me.


That an all loving god would create a place of infinite torture and torment to cast people into is ludicrous to me.

And do not let anyone give you any rubbish about how it is our choice to go to hell or not.

If I told my kids that I was going to throw them out of the house if they did not get all 'A's in their next report card, is it their fault that I am overreacting? How loving of me is it to provide this ultimatum? How loving is it for me to act it out if they fail?

And who does social services come after if I do act on my threat? the kids for failing to obey my laws? Or me for making ridiculous laws in the first place?