Does it mean doubting God's existence?
I see alot of people on R&S who seem so afraid of questioning their faith that I'm starting to think we have different definitions of that concept.
2007-11-28 04:08:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It doesn't mean doubting God's existence. My faith is not the same thing as the Living God of all creation. My faith is only my idea of God, which until I get to heaven, will never be 100% accurate. Ergo it needs continuous questioning.
My faith -- my belief system -- needs to be able to stand up to questions from me or from others, or it would be kinda flimsy and weak.
I continuously question it. There is always a lot to question in a living faith: our concept of God and Truth are always going to be too small, just by nature of being finite. God and His Truth are infinite.
So I continuously question. That's how I tweak it and find fluff or superstition that I'm still clinging to, and I hope that brings me closer and closer to God.
2007-11-28 04:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Acorn 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I believe the statement should actually be, "Question your religion." Faith is something deep inside you that exists regardless of religion. Religion is a manmade social system with rules and traditions for directing worship.
Religions should always be questioned. Since they are created by people, you have to ask yourself whether their rules are reasonable and logical, whether they are intended to aid your faith or to line someone's pockets, instead. Religions can easily be misused, and their members should always be on guard against that.
2007-11-28 12:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Chantal G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that one is a heretic and that the next step will be a kangaroo trial and burning at the stake.
Only believers have the right to exist; unbelievers must be eliminated.
2007-11-28 12:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it as "study your faith".
you can doubt the existence of God, doubt the Bible, doubt everything that you have been taught, but try to discover the answers to your questions concerning your doubts and where they stem from. that's how I see it.
2007-11-28 12:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Perceptive 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very sad that "questioning your faith" has bad connotations.
In reality, it should be good for your faith, and for your personal growth. AND, wouldn't it be nice if everyone in the world questioned their faith? If yours is right, so many would convert!
2007-11-28 12:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never encourages us to question our faith. Instead it tells us not to doubt God in our hearts. That said, God understands our doubts and shows us much patience and grace as He waits for us to believe.
2007-11-28 12:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that God puts challenges in your life to make your faith stronger. So that you may never question your faith in him.
2007-11-28 12:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lizz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people want to question everything in this society and create their own religions. It leads to confusion and all the wacko spirituality that's out there (like televangelists). Just find out what the Bible says, believe it and live it. No questioning necessary.
2007-11-28 12:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by Layla 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means don't accept things blindly because somone else says so. The healthiest way to develop ideas is to consider all aspects and make your decision based on your own findings.
2007-11-28 12:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's healthy, agnostics are the only people living in the here and now and not fantasy land. No one knows the answers to the theocracy problem.
2007-11-28 12:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋