(November 25, 2008 at 12:28 pm)CoxRox Wrote: Daystar, I mostly agree with your 'take' on this.
You said:
'Faith is the expectation of things though there is no convincing evidence beheld, but that doesn't mean that there is not good reason to believe it unless you are wrong yourself.'
I would add that to have faith you do need to have a starting point, or some 'evidence' that does convince you to some extent, otherwise you would then have 'blind' faith. (I agree that my 'evidence' may not be someone else's evidence). Because I want there to be a loving God as this could very well mean an eternal purpose for us humans, seems a very good reason for me to believe in Him, but I am honest enough with myself and know that I need more than just this to belive in Him. I need 'evidence'. I believe I have sufficient 'evidence' for me to maintain a fairly strong belief (it does waver somewhat from day to day).
I understand. For me wanting there to be a God wouldn't be a starting point, for me not wanting one was a starting point. As an atheist whos intent was to debunk the Bible. But the Bible was my evidence and the more I learn about it the more I am convinced. It proves itself to me.
If I may ask . . . how does your faith waver from day to day, because you are presented with contrary evidence or because it is all too much for you to understand or accept?
