There are a lot of beliefs in our culture, beliefs the likes of…
• Donald Trump is racist
• Lady Gaga is a bad influence
• Science and the Bible do not mix
• You should act upon whatever sexual orientation and desires you have or think you may have
• Kanye West is a genius
• Humans evolved from a single-celled organism over millions of years
• The Earth is thousands of years old
• The Big Bang model explains the beginning of the universe
• You can be a good person without believing in God
• Religion is responsible for most wars
Now, whether or not you identify as a Christian, I image you would either hold to – or doubt – at least one of the above beliefs.
Here are some quick points… First: it is NOT within the scope of this post to debate whether or not any of the items in this list are TRUE or FALSE. Second: doubt is healthy; doubt in and of itself is not a problem. What is a problem, however (and where it gets sticky), is when our doubt becomes unhealthy. Therefore, it is 100% within the scope of this post to challenge you on whether or not how you carry your beliefs – or doubts – reflects a commitment to truth. After all, why believe in something if it isn’t true?
Answer: NO reason at all!
So how is doubt unhealthy? Continue reading “When Doubt and Belief are Twins”