Comments on: A Time to Doubt

By: gary

gary — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:16:54 +0000

Doubt is your brain telling you that the evidence for your position is not as strong as you think it is.

https://lutherwasnotbornagaincom.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/debating-the-resurrection-with-michael-licona-in-absentia-round-ii/

By: Litsoanelo Maggie Mphali

Litsoanelo Maggie Mphali — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:09:07 +0000

So far, I have read ONLY ONE of all Philip Yancey’s books (Where is God when it hurts?). It interested me, inspired, helped me realize that “pain demands the attention…”
and it helped me open my eyes, ask myself deep questions about Christianity. BUT after reading all the comments and replies, I’ve attained clarification. As a high school student, its hard to have people who share my experiences, views and feelings, its also hard to find truthful people among people who are trying to find themselves. The truth is, one First has to find God (seek the Kingdom of God) before knowing who he (or she) is, where he is going and what he posses to prevail.

By: Dean Patterson

Dean Patterson — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:17:19 +0000

There are a lot of hypocrites in the professing ‘church’, who engage in the world’s lust, fornication, and adultery. Perhaps these are among those who turn people away from the truth.

By: Linda K. Thomas

Linda K. Thomas — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:43:18 +0000

David G wrote on 12/22/19 “Go walk into the pediatric oncology wing of any major hospital, and let me know if you still believe in Jesus’ compassion.” Every time we walk into such a scene, we see dozens and hundreds of people ministering compassion to the patients and their families. David G has his perspective, I have an altogether different one. This reminds me of what dear Mr. Rogers’ mother said: Whenever something terrible happens, look around for the helpers. You’ll always find helpers.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:07:44 +0000

Following up on Damien and Philip’s exchange on Jan 12th. A question I would have is whether Job or Abraham or Thomas admitted to themselves their doubts, and whether they felt that those doubts kept them from communicating with God? They each did reach a good “place” with God, but I wonder more about their process. There is actually a lot to read about Job’s, not so much on the other two. Just thinking out loud here. – Ralph

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:38:34 +0000

In reply to Megan Wohler. I am praying with you, Megan. This reminds me of the attitude of Daniel's friends thrown in the fiery furnace: "But if not..."

By: Megan Wohler

Megan Wohler — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:49:28 +0000

“The Bible describes such events, but as unusual pulses of God’s activity, followed by long years of what may seem like inattention.”

I like how you phrased that, “pulses of God’s activity.” I’ve long awaited physical healing in my broken body. Almost 20 years now of battling a brain condition I can’t fix, doctors can’t yet fix, but only God can fix. He could fix me right now if He wanted to! Many times I’m able to still abide in God’s love and peace and can be patient with my limitations but as time drags on and I remain “unhealed” and I take steps backwards in my healing process, I doubt God and His involvement. Has He forgotten me? Does He care? Will He indeed bring this good work He started in me to completion? Or will I only experience the healing I desire when my life on earth ends? So many questions, heartache and doubt. I thank God that He is patient with me when I’m impatient. God help me. I have an MRI scheduled for early Friday morning to see if I’ve had yet another bleed and taken steps backwards. I hope not and pray not.
Thanks for your word, Philip.

By: Ted Senapatiratne

Ted Senapatiratne — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:32:46 +0000

Brilliant, Philip! Love your response. Thank You!

By: Doug Renaud

Doug Renaud — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:00:50 +0000

I believe that one of the reasons the Church is losing people by the droves is because we have been taught in church to not be critical thinkers or doubters if you will. The egos of some church leaders will not allow challenges that may threaten their authority. We have a crisis in our churches because we no longer know what truth is. The existing political climate has proved that truth often gets in the way of the goals of those who want to manipulate. I’ve been rereading Philips book, “The Jesus I never knew.” Page 81 of that book goes on to say, “Sometimes the church joins hands with a government that offers a shortcut path to power.” Helmut Thielicke writes about the German church’s early infatuation with Adolf Hitler. “We could observe in the first years after 1933 the almost suggestive compulsion that emanates from great successes and how, under the influence of these successes, men, even Christians, stopped asking in whose name and at what price….” Yancey goes on to say, “Sometimes the church simply borrows the tools of manipulation perfected by politicians, salesmen, and advertising copywriters.” I am a retired professional firefighter who also served as a Fire Chaplain for over 28 years. The men and women I worked with wanted to know one thing….does the Christian life work? It will only work if we measure what we hear with the truth that Jesus taught To disregard His life and teaching will only insure a weak and divided body.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:59:07 +0000

What, exactly, are we doubting?