Questioning Minds
During our September 5th Wesley gathering I asked students to write down the top theological, religious, doctrinal, or church related questions that were burning on their minds. There were a number of questions and many very deep questions that I received on those pieces of paper. Needless to say we all have questions along our journey of faith and some of them are more easily answered than others. Often times though in our faith lives many of our questions go un-answered or receive what may seem to be a "textbook" answer that really does not satisfy our curiosity. I pledge not to run away from these questions and I promise not to give you canned answers. I will use this space to answer some of these questions formally and I am always available for personal meetings or during small group time on Monday nights to discuss the questions you may have about Methodism, evil, sex, other religions, relationships, discipleship, judgment, afterlife, the bible, atonement, etc. I can't guarantee that you will like my answers but the point isn't for me to cram anything down your throat either. The point is that God gave us our "questioning minds" and like the multitude of Christians before us we can all struggle together to find our identity as Christians living in an ever-changing world that is in constant need of Christ's love and compassion. I look forward to you joining me on the journey.
Peace, Rob
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