Wow, I haven't checked in here at TheologyWeb for almost five years! I totally did not remember sharing this crisis of faith I was experiencing back in 2014. I won't pretend that everything has always been peachy keen since then, but I seem to have made it through pretty well. Oh, I still have ups and downs, times when I find it difficult to maintain my faith. As I shared originally, I've never found it particularly easy to believe, but I have found it important to grapple with what I do or do not believe? Does the distinction make sense? Anyway, I'm currently at a point where I am a committed Christian, who sometimes gets a bit disillusioned with the Church (despite the fact that I still serve on the staff of a wonderful church). It's good to be back. Hopefully, I won't wait another five years before posting again!
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Originally posted by caspianrex View PostWow, I haven't checked in here at TheologyWeb for almost five years! I totally did not remember sharing this crisis of faith I was experiencing back in 2014. I won't pretend that everything has always been peachy keen since then, but I seem to have made it through pretty well. Oh, I still have ups and downs, times when I find it difficult to maintain my faith. As I shared originally, I've never found it particularly easy to believe, but I have found it important to grapple with what I do or do not believe? Does the distinction make sense? Anyway, I'm currently at a point where I am a committed Christian, who sometimes gets a bit disillusioned with the Church (despite the fact that I still serve on the staff of a wonderful church). It's good to be back. Hopefully, I won't wait another five years before posting again!
ETA: Oh, and welcome back to TWeb.
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Originally posted by caspianrex View PostWow, I haven't checked in here at TheologyWeb for almost five years! I totally did not remember sharing this crisis of faith I was experiencing back in 2014. I won't pretend that everything has always been peachy keen since then, but I seem to have made it through pretty well. Oh, I still have ups and downs, times when I find it difficult to maintain my faith. As I shared originally, I've never found it particularly easy to believe, but I have found it important to grapple with what I do or do not believe? Does the distinction make sense? Anyway, I'm currently at a point where I am a committed Christian, who sometimes gets a bit disillusioned with the Church (despite the fact that I still serve on the staff of a wonderful church). It's good to be back. Hopefully, I won't wait another five years before posting again!
You should open a thread in Christianity 201 to explore these nagging doubts and disillusionment. I guarantee one or more of us have had the same and can help. The Church is a Hospital to get well in, not a courtroom to be judged in. I hope we can help....
"What has the Church gained if it is popular, but there is no conviction, no repentance, no power?" - A.W. Tozer
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