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Why are some people so weak in their faith? I was just debating someone about something he said why god loves us even though he lets us suffer... [Spirituality & Religion]

and he (jared something, i think) blocks me.
I assume he said something snotty before he did because i had a notification.
I wonder if he knows i couldn't read it.
Do you have to block a person who disagrees with you to safeguard your belief?
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Raffie · 61-69, F
Why can't you let people believe what they want without getting angry?
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
I never get angry.
I just challenge people to think about what they believe.
Do you see anything wrong with thinking?
I don't.
Raffie · 61-69, F
When thinking turns into an argument, it is no longer thinking. It becomes a duel to the death about whose right or wrong. I see it as a power struggle.
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@Raffie:

Debate is the cornerstone of intellectual growth. Being exposed to alternative points of view and being able to maintain your position intelligently in the face of them strengthens your convictions.
Fleeing from contradiction only speaks to your lack of meaningful understanding of what you believe
Raffie · 61-69, F
@UnparalleledMonster: perhaps this is not about philosophy and that is where you differ, not looking to argue with you, but it could be about a spiritual truth which is harder to debate,
MetalGreymon · 36-40, M
@Raffie:

Well i think of spiritual truth as something like "i know god is real because i know".
I think being able to stand behind associated tenets of that fundamental belief requires intellectual integrity. If one is not willing to support assertions in that area, one should not make them. Or at least not get so upset when someone challenges them.