my patriotic chore

I have to write an essay about poor Peter Abelard (who was unfortunately castrated) and it brings up the beliefs he held of the Trinity Doctrine & Original Sin. The question at hand is not about the differences in his/the Church’s beliefs but rather the way (if even possible) one would use logic and reason to try and understand the mysteries and nature of God.

Coincidentally, I have been thinking about the Nicene Creed, Sola fide, the infallibility of the Bible, Wesleyan-Arminianism and Calvinism, trying to understand how our Christian belief systems and creeds that we have in Church came about. Unfortunately, many Christians in recent times have viewed this as a terrible, wrong thing to do. If one would bring this topic up (casually or otherwise) in the context of let’s say, a cell group, all you would get are nasty stares and things like “Why do you ask so many questions? It’s faith, you just have to believe”.

If we were to say this exact phrase to anyone and everyone who questions you about your Faith, then I think it’s just a cheap/shallow excuse to use. It may or may not reflect the current state of modern Christians in our society but if we continue to have this mindset, I have no idea how we are supposed to grow in God. Not that I’m doubting my Faith but rather I feel everyone should have beliefs built on a strong foundation.

Unfortunately, the Truth is not easily obtained.