woah, this is all a trip to read. Reminds me of my conversations in High School. In my Art class, I think I was the only christian there, and the rest of the people were atheist or agnostics. Oh, nostalgia.
Think about this. If Christians claim that there is a God who:
Created the Universe
Is an intimate God who strives for personal relationship
Is Infinitely Good
Wouldn't he create logical evidence demonstrating his existence? Wouldn't it be worth taking a look?
If you are the Logical man of science you claim to be, I would think you would examine all sides of your situation.
There was a man like you in scripture, his name was Thomas. He didn't believe that Christ rose from the Dead. That madness to him, and he didn't believe madness. However, if Christ truly did rise from the dead, it meant he really was the messiah. That meant all those things you wish could be true, really were true.
But he didn't want to be an optimist or an idealist, he wanted to be a realist. So he said, he wouldn't believe until he touched the holes in Jesus's hands.
And he sought out the claims, and touched the holes in Christ hands.
Question Everything buddy. Even science. There is nothing more faulty than an outdated science textbook. And people make very very erroneous assumptions based on science (just look at Hitlers view of Social Darwinism). Everything can be twisted, but that DOES NOT mean we should stop searching for truth.
As to wondering if you would struggle with believing once you believed, You will. But one day, you wont. After one goes to Africa and sees the blind be healed with prayer, doubts not a problem anymore. Just isnt.
I have a few suggestions.
1. Read. Two really good books are
A. Miracles by CS Lewis- Probably my favorite book, explains Christianity using purely logic. It is a thinker though, so I would recommend going to Barnes and Nobles and reading at least 40 pages and see if you like it.
B. Reasons for God by Tim Keller- This one is broken up in articles and is a quick read. Once again a logical look at God. More for the modern reader.
2. Talk about this. Dont be silent because its awkward. Be honest in your doubts and questions. Talk to people you trust and people who have different opinions. Don't try to mash together ideas to fit your comforts, but search for Truth above all.
3. Don't ever stop searching for Truth. Question Everything, and dont relent. We all suffer in this life, and it is worth the time to examine whether the pinnacle of our existence is found in love.
4. Pray. Worse case scenario, you said some words alone in your room. Pray for wisdom and truth and understanding.
I hope that helps. Comin from the other perspective, wut wut! haha Good luck your endevors, and I hope and pray you come to a greater understanding about yourself and this universe.
Atheist problems.
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woah, this is all a trip to read. Reminds me of my conversations in High School. In my Art class, I think I was the only christian there, and the rest of the people were atheist or agnostics. Oh, nostalgia.
Think about this. If Christians claim that there is a God who:
Created the Universe
Is an intimate God who strives for personal relationship
Is Infinitely Good
Wouldn't he create logical evidence demonstrating his existence? Wouldn't it be worth taking a look?
If you are the Logical man of science you claim to be, I would think you would examine all sides of your situation.
There was a man like you in scripture, his name was Thomas. He didn't believe that Christ rose from the Dead. That madness to him, and he didn't believe madness. However, if Christ truly did rise from the dead, it meant he really was the messiah. That meant all those things you wish could be true, really were true.
But he didn't want to be an optimist or an idealist, he wanted to be a realist. So he said, he wouldn't believe until he touched the holes in Jesus's hands.
And he sought out the claims, and touched the holes in Christ hands.
Question Everything buddy. Even science. There is nothing more faulty than an outdated science textbook. And people make very very erroneous assumptions based on science (just look at Hitlers view of Social Darwinism). Everything can be twisted, but that DOES NOT mean we should stop searching for truth.
As to wondering if you would struggle with believing once you believed, You will. But one day, you wont. After one goes to Africa and sees the blind be healed with prayer, doubts not a problem anymore. Just isnt.
I have a few suggestions.
1. Read. Two really good books are
A. Miracles by CS Lewis- Probably my favorite book, explains Christianity using purely logic. It is a thinker though, so I would recommend going to Barnes and Nobles and reading at least 40 pages and see if you like it.
B. Reasons for God by Tim Keller- This one is broken up in articles and is a quick read. Once again a logical look at God. More for the modern reader.
2. Talk about this. Dont be silent because its awkward. Be honest in your doubts and questions. Talk to people you trust and people who have different opinions. Don't try to mash together ideas to fit your comforts, but search for Truth above all.
3. Don't ever stop searching for Truth. Question Everything, and dont relent. We all suffer in this life, and it is worth the time to examine whether the pinnacle of our existence is found in love.
4. Pray. Worse case scenario, you said some words alone in your room. Pray for wisdom and truth and understanding.
I hope that helps. Comin from the other perspective, wut wut! haha Good luck your endevors, and I hope and pray you come to a greater understanding about yourself and this universe.