Doubt and Questioning

[SnowyMacie]

What do you think about doubt and questioning of your beliefs? Do you believe it's dangerous and only leads people astray or do you believe that it helps you learn and grow in your faith? Something else entirely? Is it a sign of weakness or strength? Why?

 

[archer75]

I think that recognizing doubt is good because it prevents you from making an idol out of the "picture" of your beliefs.

 

[CrystalDragon]

Doubt and questioning is definitely good because it allows you to analyze things and see what the truth is that can be discerned. If you don't question than faith can be left on shaky ground.

 

[lee-johnson]

Faith is doubt otherwise it would be fact. However, there is a more serious awareness, a game of doubt one which both sides play. Life is a test and we need to prove ourselves through adversity but holding on to righteousness. It is this that shall keep us on the right path and toward eternal life.

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[Greg J.]

What do you think about doubt and questioning of your beliefs? Do you believe it's dangerous and only leads people astray or do you believe that it helps you learn and grow in your faith? Something else entirely? Is it a sign of weakness or strength? Why?

That depends on what your faith is and where it came from. For the average reader of this forum, failing to question your beliefs means you are satisfied with a superficial faith (or afraid of God or the truth).

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Is it a sign of weakness or strength? Why?

I'm hoping it is a sign of strength. But I guess to just doubt and not follow-up with research or sincere and frequent prayer is wasteful. Doubt in the context of apathy and laziness is bad.