Why do some Christians shy away from things of learning and stick to their indoctrination?

Question

without looking much further in to things.

I find it a challenge and interesting learning about all the possibilities of life but some are so set in their ways. Nothing will move them forward, even by starting with reading the Bible properly.

It's not an easy task but I've got determination so shall stick with it.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Probably for the same reason that people don't spend more time looking into biology, math, philosophy, physics, art history, music, architecture, Germanic languages, or the history of the Gramophone, beyond their introduction.

It doesn't interest them any further than they've gotten.

Just because you and I get some jollies out of learning to read Proverbs in Hebrew doesn't necessarily mean it's a common interest. People differ, and this is a positive thing.

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Answer 3

Perhaps they aren't interested, perhaps its a threat to their faith.
For myself, I enjoying learning and reading what science has confirmed about what God has already disclosed. Do some research and you will find many scientists have discovered God with a microscope, or a telescope, and now believe in God.
If God has set all physical stuff in motion, then we should be able to see Him in His creation. And thats what true scientific evidence does, not bring us to a rejection of God, but to a greater admiration of his character.
He did say that in our time knowledge will be greatly increased, and it has. That means we will find the facts, the evidence that gives us basis for our many sciences.
He also goes on to say that most will be 'never coming to the truth' - misinterpreting, or denying the evidence to reach a manipulated conclusion ?

Answer 4

it has to do with spiritual maturity... as you get older or grow in the truth, you still live by the truth, but are (usually) mature enough to interact with different beliefs without being tossed back and forth by every wind of teaching. for instance when i first got baptized it was tough to fully relate and answer questions posed about christianity, but now i am very comfortable with whatever questions is asked. i have grown enough to "correctly handle the word of truth" and teach people on whatever level they are at. so i find that i seek to learn more about people; their cultures and family upbringing, their lives and beliefs of whatever. so that i can gain greater perspective on how to help them find Christ...which is always a christian's perspective and goal. to do this is to obey God. that is why we are "set in our ways" as you pointed out. but in my experience a great many "possibilities" found in life tend to pull you away from GOD not closer to HIM. but i learn about all those things to help others see the truth of Christ...it also helps me to empathize with people and "see where they are coming from"
and you are right when you say it is a challenge and interesting. look at this answer forum as an example.

Answer 5

Not all Christians are that way. I daresay the majority aren't. But I know there are some who do, and they're probably so insecure in their beliefs that they're afraid of looking at anything that may contradict them or even cause them to change.

Answer 6

Fear of stepping out of their comfort zone, where they are sure of their reality, and stepping into a void of the unkown and things not understood. It is very comfortable being a Christian, knowing (in your mind) that your place in Heaven is assured and you don't have to worry, and that if you just pray hard enough, and believe hard enough, God will love you.
Christians don't like anything that shakes their belief system, refuse to even look at anything not in their culture with an open mind, and deny it without cause.

Answer 7

Embracing learning and shunning dogmatic indoctination were key steps in my move to Atheism. I imagine they realize on some level the same would be likely to happen to them. If they fear being objective and learning, I see no other ready explanation for it. They may realize their beliefs are flawed and their faith is not strong enough to withstand reason.

Answer 8

(Ecclesiastes 12:12) 12 As regards anything besides these, my son, take a warning: To the making of many books there is no end, and much devotion [to them] is wearisome to the flesh.

Answer 9

Why do evolutionists shy away from learning about God as Creator when all the fossil evidence confirms the Creation story?

Answer 10

No one wants to admit that they have been lied to since we began our journey on Earth.