http://www.christiandoubt.com/2008/12/04/christian-advice-on-doubt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christian-advice-on-doubt thoughts from someone dealing with doubt Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:02:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.christiandoubt.com/2008/12/04/christian-advice-on-doubt/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Kavar Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:17:46 +0000 http://christiandoubt.com/?p=23#comment-8 I haven't been to church since my last pastor retired, and the church kind of changed hands. I've been kinda looking around, but it's been about two years now. I'm Lutheran; specifically, ELCA, which is the liberal Lutheran division. I haven’t been to church since my last pastor retired, and the church kind of changed hands. I’ve been kinda looking around, but it’s been about two years now. I’m Lutheran; specifically, ELCA, which is the liberal Lutheran division.

]]> http://www.christiandoubt.com/2008/12/04/christian-advice-on-doubt/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Mark Lefers Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:43:19 +0000 http://christiandoubt.com/?p=23#comment-7 Kavar, Thanks for the book suggestion. I recently heard about John Ortberg the other day and listen to some of his sermons too. I'll have to get this book. Maybe a stocking stuffer this Christmas. Regarding denominations, I have gone to several different denominations, but they have mostly been in the reformed tradition. Specifically, I grew up in the Christian Reformed Church. I then spent about 4 years in a Presbyterian church. I now go to a non-denominational church that is more on the conservative side of Reformed tradition (i.e. no women in office, anti-evolution, etc.) I would prefer a more liberal church, but after “shopping around” about 20 churches, this was the best one for me and my family. Looking back though, it was probably this church that was one of the catalyst in causing my doubt. However, there are many at this church that are helping me with my doubt. I wonder what my view will be 5 years from now. And you, do you go to church? Kavar,
Thanks for the book suggestion. I recently heard about John Ortberg the other day and listen to some of his sermons too. I’ll have to get this book. Maybe a stocking stuffer this Christmas.
Regarding denominations, I have gone to several different denominations, but they have mostly been in the reformed tradition. Specifically, I grew up in the Christian Reformed Church. I then spent about 4 years in a Presbyterian church. I now go to a non-denominational church that is more on the conservative side of Reformed tradition (i.e. no women in office, anti-evolution, etc.) I would prefer a more liberal church, but after “shopping around” about 20 churches, this was the best one for me and my family. Looking back though, it was probably this church that was one of the catalyst in causing my doubt. However, there are many at this church that are helping me with my doubt. I wonder what my view will be 5 years from now. And you, do you go to church?

]]> http://www.christiandoubt.com/2008/12/04/christian-advice-on-doubt/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Kavar Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:25:21 +0000 http://christiandoubt.com/?p=23#comment-6 Advice is always interesting, especially from people who aren't where you are in life. I'm an avid reader, so my advice on general matters often leans toward books. For this one, the best I have is Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg. At least, that's what I've been told by friend who've had problems with their own doubts. And by friends, I mean people I know. My own readings on Christianity trend toward stuff from Garry Wills and Bart D. Ehrman. I don't know that they're especially relevant at the moment, but I do enjoy them. Oh, and sorry if you addressed this earlier, but what denomination are you (if you don't mind me asking)? Advice is always interesting, especially from people who aren’t where you are in life. I’m an avid reader, so my advice on general matters often leans toward books. For this one, the best I have is Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg. At least, that’s what I’ve been told by friend who’ve had problems with their own doubts. And by friends, I mean people I know. My own readings on Christianity trend toward stuff from Garry Wills and Bart D. Ehrman. I don’t know that they’re especially relevant at the moment, but I do enjoy them. Oh, and sorry if you addressed this earlier, but what denomination are you (if you don’t mind me asking)?

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