I have lots of questions and need lots of answers

I believe in God I believe in Jesus and rely only on him for my salvation. Unfortunately I struggle with trusting the Bible. My mind sees things that cause me to question certain aspects and I’m looking to see what others opinion or knowledge is on this. For instance……

John chapter 7:46-53. How did the author whether it be John or someone else, how did he know? How did the author know exactly what was said and happened between the soldiers and the Pharisees?

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AlchemyFox · 36-40, F

This is where your research skills come in. Find out for yourself because with religion and especially Christianity there’s so many different variations and ideas about what actually happened. There is historical information, some real, some speculation.

I’ve studied many different religions and philosophies. Figuring it out for yourself is where you decide to trust the information or not, trust your feelings or not.

Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F

@AlchemyFox Good advice.

SW-User

@AlchemyFox Faith. Figures in as well. But I reckon faith is for the believers. Answers are for the inquisitive and doubters.

AlchemyFox · 36-40, F

@SW-User Meh that’s not true. My dad was a blind faith guy and on his death bed he told me he was wrong.

Just because I’m inquisitive doesn’t mean I don’t believe in anything.

In general trying to reason with faith is moot. Even when I agree people still think I’m disagreeing so I normally keep it to myself.

SW-User

@AlchemyFox I understand you have great regard for your father. I hope my daughters do in me as well. But just because he said he was wrong, doesn't make it so. I don't know his circumstances, but he may have lost his faith.

Also, it was not my intent to postulate that you believe in nothing. If I gave you that perception, I apologize. All I was trying to get across is that someone with faith doesn't need to see proof. Or answers. Not that the inquisitive don't accept what they see. Whether in agreement with faith or not.

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@AlchemyFox When everyone thinks the same no one is thinking at all.