Is it wrong to question God?

in #steemchurch6 years ago

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Well... most Christians would answer a vehement 'YES!' to this question, and are they wrong? No, not entirely, but they are not fully informed either.
This is as much the failing of their ministers as it is their own.

If you are questioning God because of doubt about his power, wisdom and foresight, then yes. Plain and simple. You are absolutely wrong in questioning him. For those of the faithful, your faith is flawed.
Just to be clear, I am not speaking of atheists here, they are a different discussion altogether. I suspect the Agnostics will appreciate some of what I have to say, however.

To any person of faith, with a little critical thinking, it should be apparent that the Intelligence, wisdom, power and foresight of the Holy Father are far beyond any capabilities in those areas that humans may achieve.

And so, in that context, questioning our creator is arrogant, prideful and ignorant.

However, there is a flip side to this coin. To borrow an idea from the late George Carlin, it's the context that counts. We have already established that from a Human perspective, God has power, intelligence, wisdom and foresight far beyond human capabilities, ergo, from the general perspective of our level in comparison to his; Infallible.

If we look at the concept of questioning God from the perspective that we exist today primarily for the purpose of learning, growth and overcoming ignorance, and we question God solely with the intent of trying to better understand his intent, viewpoint, purpose and goals, is questioning him wrong in that context?

I suspect, for many people, that one answers itself.

I pray that this information brings some clarity on an old, but widely misunderstood topic.

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I've always been the one to question everything, and it often is to learn. Though I've often been misread as defiant throughout my life for this aspect.

God has never steered me wrong. I wouldn't question Him... The time I would question is when antichrists are whispering in my ear, then I question is this GOD or is this one of SATANS SPAWNS.

Questioning to gain understanding is not wrong. Questioning with the intent to find fault is!

Great teaching Cardinal!

Context and perspective are key.

I agree and second ABN's comment.

Very sensible advice. God doesn't want blind, dumb robots to obey Him. He wants worthy heirs to what has been offered.

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