(December 16, 2011 at 7:03 pm)elly Wrote: It could be that your relative did not ignore the doubts, it could be that he saw his doubts as not worthy of worry anymore.
I don't think it was that his doubts were not "worthy of worry" anymore. It's far more likely that he read a bunch of one sided, inaccurate quips and it pacified him, because it told him exactly what he wanted to hear.
(December 16, 2011 at 7:03 pm)elly Wrote: It could be that your relative did not ignore the doubts, it could be that he saw his doubts as not worthy of worry anymore.Okay, what I just wrote sounded like I was agreeing with you. To clarify: I think there is a big difference in someone keeping their faith because it feels right to them, and someone keeping their faith because they read inaccurate books like Strobel's, and assume that they are getting a true and accurate account of the presence of a divine, Christian god.
I don't think it was that his doubts were not "worthy of worry" anymore. It's far more likely that he read a bunch of one sided, inaccurate quips and it pacified him, because it told him exactly what he wanted to hear.
Did you ask him/her why the book gave new resolve? I've read Lee's first two books and find them to be accurate with scriptures. I haven't read his third book yet and not sure I will, I've read many books on creation and at this point do not believe any new info has come to light.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
