The Opposite of Faith - Part 3
16th January 2006
Recently I explored certain attitudes that while they may be prevalent in religious circles, they can also affect other areas of life. These are attitudes that surround the very human need for certitude in one’s beliefs or belief systems. Whether they are religious, or scientific, it is possible to fall into the trap of dogmatism, the staunch, unflinching attitude that my position is the correct, or my party, nation, church is the only group that has got it right. Historically, we all know how treacherous and pervasive such attitudes can be, especially when they reside within leaders who are authoritarian and toxic.
In my recent reflections on these matters, I examined a verse in Romans 14, which taken out of context can be used to fuel the view that doubts have no room in a life of faith. In my two posts examining the Romans passage, I question that line of interpretation, and offer an alternative reading. Read the rest of this entry »
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