Everyone thinks they're right. Sure, there are those who are wise and humble enough to admit that they may be wrong, but no one chooses to follow an ideology they know or feel is wrong. Most of us have at least some knowledge about what we believe and have determined it to be correct, at least for now. There are, however, some that hold their views to be fact. All evidence to the contrary can either be explained or is dismissed.
Every belief has its contradictory counterpoint, and everything in between is accounted for. There seems to be an infinite amount of opinions regarding almost every subject, all fiercely debated by finite human beings. If you've spent any time looking into what different faith traditions believe about certain issues, such as the divinity of Jesus, baptism, speaking in tongues, church government, sexuality (especially homosexuality), or even something as benign as instrumental music, then you know what I'm talking about. Most claim to have God and scripture on their side, and yet they still disagree.
So, what are we to believe? What scholars are we to listen to? How are we to know that what we believe is Truth? Is there even such a thing as Truth? Is all the knowledge of the world meaningless? I had a professor in college who would tell us that at the end of the day you have to stand somewhere. No matter what the subject, you have an opinion. Even if that opinion is "I don't know", I still think you have some sort of thought about the subject, but are either too scared or too wise to share it.
I'm hoping to create a place here where I, as a finite human, can discuss things not only of utmost importance, but that seem to have an infinite amount of answers. Please feel free to respond and share your opinion. I just ask that all responses are done with respect and kindness.
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