2007-11-21 02:20:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A religion that said it's okay to doubt wouldn't last in the long run. It's not simply that you would leave, but that if you did leave and so did enough other adherents of that religion, that religion would no longer exist. The ones that still exist, then, are the ones that say that it's wrong to doubt.
It's simply evolution in action.
2007-11-21 02:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To doubt what? We are not to doubt God, or His promises, but there are many things we are to doubt.
For KC Superstar, doubting the Holy Ghost is the same as doubting God, the scripture actually says blaspheming the Holy Ghost is the one unforgivable sin, not doubting.
The pastor of the church I attend tells us not to take his word for what he preaches and teaches, but to study for ourselves. After all, man is fallible.
Religion is not the same as serving/worshiping God. There are many types of religions.
2007-11-21 14:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by TopPotts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know. In the religions I have read about it actually says that you will have doubt but this helps build you.
2007-11-21 10:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by Iris's Lover aka Garrett O. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we learn to use our own minds
As it was intended Freely
It doesn't take long before
Great Doubt becomes Great Awakening
and look not not a begging or collection bowl in sight !!!
2007-11-21 19:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by Human Being Human 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not wrong to doubt. We all have a level of faith that is given to us by God. Some have stronger faiths than others. Doubts help us to ask questions. My faith is stronger because I researched, prayed and DOUBTED what I was taught as a youngster.
I have wondered about that too though. I think that some religions are afraid for you to ask questions. Afraid for you to use your own reasoning. The thing is .... God GAVE you reasoning, a brain to ask questions....it's a gift and NOTHING to be ashamed of.
2007-11-21 10:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by ....... 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is not wrong to doubt . True faith and belief is built beyond a doubt .I am a preacher and I have found that most christians have confused faith with
knowing something concrete. I believe God will protect me if he does not
I still believe he can .I still have my doubts but I believe beyond a doubt and that is when beleif becomes faith.
2007-11-21 11:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by snakeeyes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doubting gives way to logic reasoning--logic reasoning gives ways to recognizing logic flaws in dogma and modifiying your position. Modifying your position is essentially the same as forming a splinter religion-splinter church-and those in the church who disseminate the dogma--tell you what to think and not think that is based on their beliefs-lose power.
2007-11-21 10:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What religion teaches this? The one I'm a part of says that questioning is both good and normal - and that truth has nothing to fear from close examination.
2007-11-21 10:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Marji 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Doubting help one increase their faith...Thomas doubted but as I see it, it was his way of asking God for confirmation.
As a child who is scared of the dark in the safety of his/her home sometimes just needs a parents comforting tough.
2007-11-21 10:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by Commander 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, one of the most absurd claims of religion is that of the mind: it's a sin to even THINK God is imaginary. The New Testament says the only unforgivable sin is to doubt the Holy Spirit. Quite ridiculous, indeed.
2007-11-21 10:24:45 · answer #10 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋