My doubt through the Christmas season was strong.  I felt so much doubt, I meet with my Sunday School Teacher to talk about it over coffee.  He was not surprised, I had alluded to some of my questioning in class.  The odd thing about me is that I LOVE church and have no interest in leaving.  It is pretty amazing since I doubt so much of the time.  In my December struggle, I was given this perspective which gave me comfort.

Faith always includes uncertainty or else it is not faith. Unbelief itself is a long-standing perspective. See the works of Robert N. Bellah and Martin Marty. Marty, a historian, has written about unbelief as a tradition within American thought. Unbelief is a kind of faith, odd at it may seem.

1. Judith Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am

   Was that “perspective” from a former college professor and mentor? Do you have more thoughts to share on this subject?

2. anne Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 11:25 pm

   It was indeed our former college professor. Who often says the right thing. I have settled into my own ideas. I think all the talk of Christmas got to me this year. I have decided not to be ashamed of my struggles, especially at church. I know there is a time to be quiet, but I was overwhelmed by the secrets I felt I needed to keep.

3. kran Says:
   February 13th, 2010 at 1:14 pm

   Благодарю ! Статья интересная.