Are christians so afraid to question their beliefs because it is built into their personality?

Question

Is that why they don't like science so much, as all the outside reasoning doesnt support the bible, only the bible suports the bible? is this a circular argument?

Answer 1

Please correct me if I'm wrong. You think that all Christians have not questioned what they believe and are brainwashed? From what did you gather that conclusion?

Also, not all Christian denominations preach hellfire and damnation. Some, like the Lutheran and Episcopal churches, teach grace and forgiveness and love. (The Anglican church came about a long time after Luther' reformation, though there are similarities. Read a basic history on the Reformation.)

There are Christians who have questioned not only Christianity, but faith, religion and God overall. There are agnostics who have had the same questions and done research and are now Christians. There are not only Christians who not only belive that science and Christianity and sceince can not only co-exist peacefully, but intermingle and blend together as well. There are scientists who are Christians (I'm not referring to the Christian Science group).

There is outside reasoning that not only does not support the Bible, but some of what conventional science wants people to believe as truth.

So, please tell me how you came to these conclusions. Inquiring minds want to know.

Answer 2

hmmm...well actually you little question just proved how truly oblivious you are too the people you are complaining about.

What exactly do you want me to answer, If you would ask a damn question, I would answer you.

I know all about science. Do I like it? No better then I like Chemistry. That's what always make me laugh about people like you, You act like you sit home every night, with a science book and read it, Like we read the bible.

Give me a break. You don't. We know the same stuff you know, We have opinions on Science and Religion, Just like you, Different opinions, but the same damn concept.

Also when you stated "Only the Bible supports the Bible" That only proves how very uneducated you are on HISTORY, You know, That other subject in High school.

So you know science. Woopy!! I know Science, History, Math, etc...

Seriously, You get an education and then come back...

Answer 3

I try to look into any conflicts that i see the Bible has. So far there has been answer to all my questions. I do know what you mean. A lot of times people try to prove the Bible with the Bible, it can get a little unreasonable. As far as science goes, from studying it (especially Biology) evidence points towards a divine creator. And I do try to test everything...i am not always really good at it though! :]

Answer 4

Many biologists now say human beings are hardwired to believe in God or a larger capacity and the cultural impacts are the application which motives it to take position in a particular way--non secular association or none. Afterall, atheism is basically yet another concept device. Neither theists or atheists have ever experienced God so that is a both a concept for both--no longer in keeping with experiential reality. it style of feels that in case you stay open-minded (which maximum non secular human beings and atheists are literally not) you've a extra positive threat of experiencing something for your self really than what has been programmed into you. There ought to certainly being something far more suitable than you're--it style of feels to be only a count number of elementary experience reckoning on the international. those whose powers of discernment and idea were heightened via yogic practices declare that the author is definitely latest contained in the creation and once you've the eyes you'll discover the sacred in each and everything. that theory works for me.

Answer 5

First of all, you've got misconceptions all over the place.

Christians aren't opposed to science. They are opposed to:

1) Science that is morally asinine (such as destroying an unborn child throughout all 9 months of pregnancy for any reason whatsoever).

2) Scientific theories that can't be proven (E.g.: Darwin's theory on Evolution). Even though modern secular scientists treat Darwin as their God, and this theories as hard fact, Darwin is neither a God, nor are his theories fact.

Next, lets talk about the Bible. There has been no other book ever composed in the history of the human race that has withstood more literary and historical criticism than the Bible. Not one. True, there are those who will spend their entire lives trying to either prove or disprove the Bible, and indeed, they will spend their entire lives doing so in a fruitless effort.

Nevertheless, sometimes when a person believes in something he or she is taking it upon an act of faith. When a young woman makes the decision to go to college and get herself educated, she isn't doing it because of some abstract scientific theory. She's doing it because she's decided to do it as an act of faith and belief in herself that she will succeed (hopefully).

This parallels belief in the Bible. At some point, we ultimately have to make the decision about whether to believe the Bible is true, and whether Jesus is Lord or not upon an act of faith, rather than playing a never-ending game of consulting and spearheading "outside reasoning."

Here's a thought: we have astonishing technology like never before, brilliant detectives and incredible communication networks and we still often can't solve the mystery of a murder case from a few decades ago despite all of these advantages. Yet, we somehow think we're going to be able to solve the mystery of the creation of the universe? This goes to the heart of your question because we have to eventually throw our hands up and admit that we're never going to know everything, and have to put our trust in something other than man's creations, research, and "outside reasoning."

Lastly, about Christians questioning their beliefs. Christians believe that there is a God in Heaven who reigns with infinite power, judgment, omniscience, and can cast you into an eternity of suffering where they can be no escape and no second chances. Imagine how scarey it would feel to be in a courtroom where a judge had the power to put you behind bars for the rest of your life and throw away the key. Now, multiply that fear, the harshness of the punishment, and the duration of the punishment by about 1,000,000,000. That's what you've got when your judgment day arrives and God is the judge. Now, if someone like that told you to do something and warned you of infinite eternal torture if you did not, would you start second guessing him, consult outside reasoning, and act in contempt of his court? This is essentially what you are asking a Christian to do when you propose that they should question their beliefs - that they should question a being with infinite power to damn you to a place of eternal torture where you will never escape. You might as well ask them to walk through a desert for 40 days without food and water.

Anyway, I hope I have clarified. We are not anti-science. We are against science that is morally reprehensible or "science" that isn't even science because its not provable. Our belief in Jesus as Lord and the Bible are based upon an act of faith, yes - just as many other beliefs people have (even non-religious ones) are of such. We don't question God nor his teachings because we are fearful of his power.

I hope that one day you'll decide to accept Christ, but if you do, its not going to be due to outside reasoning or the scientific discovery of an ancient artifact.

God bless.

Answer 6

I am a Christian who question my own beliefs constructively. This means, I try to find answers by getting out of my square. I like Science. I have no conflict with Science.

Answer 7

It must have taken you a very long time to speak to every Christian on the planet. I am a Christian, I like Science, the Bible supports itself, try it you might like it.

Answer 8

It is my belief that when a person comes from a deeply devout christian family that has been that way for decades, perhaps centuries...that any questions involving anything that goes against that belief is dismissed and squashed...as it has been for what seems like forever.
This is something that has been in grained into their very being beginning with their ancestors and has just become another way of life.
They live in ignorance, due to the fact that they are not allowed to question faith or religioius authority.

But these are just my humble pagan thoughts...i could be wrong.

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Answer 9

When you have been told something all your life, only the strongest personality will able to think for themselves.

It is indeed a strong indication of intelligence or not depending on how much of the bible they take literally, in my opinion.

The less they buy the smarter they are.

Answer 10

I am a Christian who is interested in and who respects Science.

Why is it that some of you people make such faulty generalizations?
Can you PROVE that Christians don't like Science?
Do you have statistics to share with us?

Have you spoken with every Christian on the planet?
I don't recall your having asked me what I thought.