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Religious Doubt
I think we all have moments when we have doubts about our religion. This is only natural, and probably indicates that we are truly serious about our spiritual life. It really is a good thing.
As St. Augustine said... "Doubt is but another element of faith."
But doubt is in not a very comfortable thing. It can tear us up, and lead to depression and deep frustration about our life and purpose. We can't help but wonder ... have I wasted all this time believing in something that wasn't true? Am I believing in a fantasy? Is it all just a cruel joke... on me?
As we look around we seem to see others that believe just as strongly as us, ... but in a very different God and belief system. Can we both be right? Is there really more than one truth? Or is one of us dead wrong?
Could it be me?
Life Is A Journey of Self Discovery
We must remember that above all we are here to learn. God does have a plan for us. But the fact is the mystery of that plan is very hard to swallow sometimes. Confusion and consternation can overwhelm us. Especially when we seem to have to learn the same things over and over again.
Why is it that sometimes it all seems so clear? Truth seems so obvious.
Yet other times we feel like a fool and wonder if our life has been a waste of time.
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