Doubting Faith Vs. Questioning Faith.

[ChristineES]

I believe that former, doubting faith, is not really something that people of faith have a problem with. But I believe that questioning faith is a normal thing.

I questioned my faith on occasion. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I went through a period of questioning my faith. I came to terms with the whole thing later on.

I believe this kind of questioning can lead to even a stronger faith in the long run.

 

[Jainarayan]

Since this is a green DIR, and it's a general question on faith, I hope I'm OK in posting here.

I've questioned my faith, not faith in God, but the practice of my faith because of human influences. I didn't listen to my heart; I listened to 10,000 differing opinions which made me want to kick it all to the curb, wipe the slate clean, and become deist again. Yet, for the good things I've received, especially some serious issues having been resolved not through my doing, but through the deities, I could never completely turn my back on God. What I've kicked to the curb is the 10,000 differing opinions. Now I follow my heart, and I listen to hear God speak (in one way or another). So, I absolutely agree that it can often take a "crisis" to strengthen one's faith; or rather, to see it anew.

 

[OnlyChristCanSaveMe]

I never doubt or question Christ.

 

[fallingblood]

I believe that former, doubting faith, is not really something that people of faith have a problem with. But I believe that questioning faith is a normal thing.

I questioned my faith on occasion. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I went through a period of questioning my faith. I came to terms with the whole thing later on.

I believe this kind of questioning can lead to even a stronger faith in the long run.

I agree with you.

Personally, I think questioning ones faith, and more so, having ones faith challenged are necessary. If not, it's a weak faith, which will probably be lost as soon as things get hard.

 

[Jiggerj]

I believe that former, doubting faith, is not really something that people of faith have a problem with. But I believe that questioning faith is a normal thing.

I questioned my faith on occasion. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I went through a period of questioning my faith. I came to terms with the whole thing later on.

I believe this kind of questioning can lead to even a stronger faith in the long run.

With a god that can do no wrong I wonder how people can have any doubts. if something good happens it's god's blessing. If something bad happens it's god's will. If one struggles in life, god will reward him in heaven. If someone takes it upon himself to better his life, well, god helps those that help themselves. If someone survives a terrible disease it's only by the grace of god, but when children die of starvation it is man's fault - not god's fault.

It's a win-win-win-win for a god.

 

[Walkntune]

I believe that former, doubting faith, is not really something that people of faith have a problem with. But I believe that questioning faith is a normal thing.

I questioned my faith on occasion. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I went through a period of questioning my faith. I came to terms with the whole thing later on.

I believe this kind of questioning can lead to even a stronger faith in the long run.

My faith waivers so I choose to stanfd in the faith of Christ who is always faithful.I live by his faith.