dealing with unbelief or objections based in reason to Christian doctrines or practice
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Would the bible draw parallels between the spies returning from Canaan and modern biblical criticism?
When the spies returned from Canaan, to verify the kind of land God was going to gives them, all but two said, among other problems, that there was 'big strong men' there. Therefore, if they tried to ...
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Should we put God to test?
No –
Luke 4:12 ... Do not put the Lord your God to the test.
Yes –
Judges 6:39 “Allow me one more test with the fleece, but this time
make the fleece dry and let the ground be covered ...
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Are there any studies on why some doubters quit faith and others double-down on it? [closed]
Every person comes to moments when they question what they believe. For me, I was born into a fundamentalist Christian home, came to doubt that worldview, and after lots of soul searching and ...
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How does this fit in with “we are incapable of following the law”?
While reading through the Torah, the following verses caught my eye.
Deuteronomy 30:11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too
difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in ...
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Are Paul's letters to be taken as God's word?
Sometimes, as I read the bible or listen to a speaker in church, I can't help but feel that while Paul's letters are full of well-grounded Christian wisdom and advice, they can also contain what seems ...
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Is Christianity with reason wrong?
Is it wrong to try to reach God with reason instead of faith?
I really believe that logical reasoning is the way to get closer to God but since I was a kid my parents and relatives keep telling me ...
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How do we know Paul wasn't a false Apostle?
I want to preface this by saying I don't believe Paul was a false Apostle. I must either view his Apostleship as authentic, or throw away everything I believe. Removing Paul's writings and influence ...
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Is Belief in the Historical Accuracy of Gospels a prerequisite to Christianity?
Is it a requirement of the faith that all adherents must believe in the literal flow of events as conveyed by the Bible surrounding the life of Jesus Christ? Is it possible for someone to accept his ...
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Is it OK to question God about doubts?
Are there any biblical references that indicate that it's ok (or not ok) to bring any doubts to God in prayer?
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Can seeking arguments against Christianity strengthen Christianity?
Some take the position that some knowledge is the work of Satan. Some take the position that critical analysis can strengthen good ideas and weaken bad ones. Should Christians seek out information ...
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Is it okay to have doubts? [closed]
I was raised Christian. I am Armenian, and my parents were raised Christian (however my grandmother was raised Catholic).
Every so often I think about my religion, and I can't help but think about ...
