This should instead be done with an elder or pastor in a one-on-one session where they are trained and equipped to give you the answers to the questions that you seek. Jan 8, 2021 #94. This also does not make sense to me. Jan 13, 2021 #128. I agree that whether I believe or not does not change whether God does or does not exist. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Loading ... Christian Depression & Why So Many Are Losing Faith In God - Part 1 - Duration: 12:47. I just got out of an extremely abusive relationship with a man who's a devout Christian. It is through time, prayer, study, temptation and deliverance that your faith will be made stronger. Immanuel Kant, Leo Tolstoy, C.S. I'm starting to question my faith. I've been losing my faith in God for many reasons and I'm on the brink of totally trashing it and taking up a form of Agnosticism (Basically I believe in logic, science, etc. Losing God was like watching my best friend die. It is only after Jesus explains to them the fulfilment of prophecy that they believe. I will be praying for you! I will pray for you my brother. I need help?!?" No to be an a$$, but this is not the proper place for messages like this - sub rule 2.1. However, there's still the possibility that He doesn't, in which case I will have wasted so much time and energy basically torturing myself. Plenty of Bible figures felt the same way and called out to God for help during those times, and you can as well. I’m crying just thinking about that. Remember doubting Thomas who demanded to see physical evidence of Jesus's marks upon the cross? Remember doubting Thomas who demanded to see physical evidence of Jesus's marks upon the cross. I've had friends who took the same path and ended up as good, thoughtful Christians with a solid faith. I want to be a good Christian with every part of me, but it’s getting harder for me to keep my faith as I get older and delve deeper into some of these subjects. But I feel like I'm slipping away. What happens when you criticize something that you don't understand? I pray for good health, employment, and the well being of others, but my prayers just go unanswered. Another thing that doesn't make sense to me is the idea of prayer. Look for what he's doing in other people's lives and see where he takes them. Welcome to Christian Forums, a forum to discuss Christianity in a friendly surrounding. I have been angry towards most Christians … Maybe we can look to Scripture and see what the other saints did during their crisis of faith, or their losing faith in God’s will for their life. Except no. If there isn't a church nearby, find the closest one from this list and ask the pastor for a suggestion for a good church nearby. I have prayed and prayed and prayed and have felt nothing. Many,” he continued. Hey guys. I am so happy now, so at peace with the world. 12:47. This has been extremely frustrating, draining, and frankly, depressing for me. I find, from interacting with the Christians on this forum, that I am seriously losing my faith in Christianity as a religion. Help I'm Losing my Faith. I don not want to completely walk away from my faith because of all the "What if's". According to the doctrine of chance, you ought to put yourself to the trouble of searching for the truth; for if you die without worshipping the True Cause, you are lost. Additionally, a lot of things just don't make any sense to me. Then take a break. “No one talks about it. I had to find an honest path. The following is a transcript of the post from Relevant Magazine: Time for some real talk. it's just that..I've believed for basically my entire life, and it's become a part of who I am. I know Who's I am and He loves me despite that. Losing my Faith. but do not ignore the fact there could be a being(s) beyond comprehension surpassing physical laws and others.) To make a long story short, my journey with Christianity has been short; no more than 6 months. Such as, why would such a "loving" God banish us to eternal fire, torture, and agony for simply not believing in something with virtually no edidence to back it up? Revelation 22:7 tells us that we are blessed if we study prophecy. I don't know, I've been a christian all my … Support our journalism. All are welcome to participate. It’s really stressing me out. You will need to register to be able to join in fellowship with Christians all over the world.. We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! What if I am going to Hell? ... Hey I was rooting for Trumpy before most Republicans were, I listened to what he was saying ... and I'm British, but I knew he wouldn't make it this time and I'm very sorry. and I'm so consumed with this new way of thinking that it's off-putting. I feel like I'm losing my faith in God, like I'm becoming an agnostic. God never intended us to develop our belief in Him solely off of reason but rather primarily off of faith. You might never be 100% sure. Messages: 3,104 Likes Received: 2,789. August 6, 2020 ... ‘I’m experiencing that,’” he says. Focus on the core: the resurrection. A majority of the Bible is based on the Prophesies of others so how are we to know that these few people weren't just making things up as a way to influence others to do "good" and submit to a new way of living life by using scare tactics against them (if you don't stop this, you get eternal torture). How can one be okay with their dearest loved one being taken from them in an unimaginable way but be expected to be okay with this because "everything happens for a reason", and "God has had this planned out from the beginning"? I go through periods where I question my faith. If anyone could offer advice on how one might go about overcoming this or offer answers to my questions, that would be helpful because I really don't know what to do and I don't want to make the wrong decision. Maybe then pick up Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey. ... “You go back to the first 1,300 years of Christianity, and faith is defined as a … My train of thought is basically "why should I change for someone who has never given me proof of their existence, has ignored my calls for help, hasn't helped to strengthen my faith despite prayers, and who allow things to be so flawed despite being labeled as loving, compassionate, and accepting?". I mean since God knows everything, he must already know if were going to end up in Heaven or Hell, right? Jesus had died and resurrected, was talking to them face to face, and let them feel his hands and feet; yet, the scriptures record that they did not believe, even still. As I get deeper into my journey with Christianity and try to "find" God, so many things just don't make sense to me, there is a huge lack of evidence to support any claims made within the Bible, and I still feel the same connection with God as I did before I gave my life to him which is no connection at all. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the Christianity community. They have usually completed an M. Isaiah 41:21-24 is God's challenge, continued in Isaiah 43:8-11: Bring them all together and see who can tell you what is to come; He is God. Don't read your Bible for a couple days. I’m losing faith. Most, if not all criticisms on Christianity have been handled already (with many of them being incomplete understandings of Jesus's ministry). PM the redditor if you want. No one talks about it. Help me I'm losing my faith. Alvertsky Active Member. Don't burn yourself out. im so so so sad who truly believes and repents of their sins will be saved and have access to heaven? ESK New Member. I feel convicted all the time, I'm starting to ask questions like "why would god send jesus a thousand or so years after different rules if he is above time...?" BUT, my point is that I couldn't have been a true Christian if my faith was based on fear of hellfire and critical thinking. One more thing, many of the other answers were … I've heard people write off death, sickness, addiction, loss, etc. It’s crazy.” “This is a soapbox moment so here I go … How many preachers fall? Lewis, St. Augustine, G.K. Chesterton, Tertullian, Alvin Plantinga, Fyodor Dostoevsky, William Lane Craig, John Locke, etc. I don’t really know what else to say. I am really lost right now and don't know what to do. I am sure there is a God or an architect, but I highly doubt he or she has ever been written … I don’t know what to do. He speaks in his church almost every week, goes on Mission trips, would frequently read good Christian books to me and dreams of starting his own ministry of street evangelism. Faith is a funny thing. I’m genuinely losing my faith, and it doesn’t bother me. Take heart though as one of the primary reactions of a belief founded on faith is questioning. Allow yourself to digest and break down what's already in you. Div., know ancient Greek and Hebrew, understand systematic theology, and can give you the general consensus that Christians have regarding doctrine in keeping with exegetical principles. I don't know what I'd expect the Bible to be. But I feel like I'm slipping away. Messages: 500 I can't tell you how many times I have been stumped with a question/criticism, only to have my pastor point out that it had been already answered 1,000 years ago by an early church father. I've been there too (still am, in a sense), and it's rough. I hope you find peace in Christ. To make a long story short, my journey with Christianity has been short; no more than 6 months. I know that he is “all knowing,” but I just wish I had a better understanding of it. My family is Christian, but I also fear that my siblings may be lukewarm, also. Just as it has been said in Proverbs that "there is nothing new under the sun", so are the questions that have been asked and answered in regards to Christianity. I have been a Christian all of my life. Subscribe today. If feels like I am praying to a brick wall and this is really disheartening because if God is real, then why doesn't he allow me to feel his presence or allow me to feel heard or appreciated or loved? That you have no right to deny anything unless you have explored it to is deepest depths, from its historical, archaeological, theological, etc perspective. I began to feel like I was leading a double life. Jesus says, in John 14:29, "And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe." Losing my faith Please help me, I'm losing reasons to believe anymore. A straw man! If I lose my faith, it'll be like losing myself. The word here for believe literally means "to have faith." Ok, well first off I'm 17. I'm losing faith in Jesus, Christianity, what can I do? Why should I have to stop being gay so I dont have to burn forever or why should I have to be okay with everything that happens in my life because "it must be Gods will"? It's a good book. So then what's the point of giving us challenges in life to see how we overcome them if he already has it destined for us to go one place or another. You have to use that same curiosity that got you to that criticism to explore the theological and apologetic systems that answer it. According to the Bible and Christianity, you mean to tell me that I can live a fulfilling life, doing good here and there, making a positive impact on others, and doing my best to live happily and make others happy but just because I don't believe in the magic mentioned in the Bible, I am condemned to eternal suffering, meanwhile, someone who has murdered, raped, stolen, etc. ... Marty Sampson of @Hillsong posting about leaving the Christian faith breaks my heart. 2. “I’m genuinely losing my faith, and it doesn’t bother me. The absolute worst thing that can happen is to have a veritable treasure trove of resources and help in front of you, but then choose not to use it. Posted by 2 years ago. Losing Faith. I try and try, but fail. You need to understand you are a victim of the child abuse called religious brainwashing. To me, the point of faith is found in this objective reality that persists, regardless of our own interpretation of that reality. I like to use this (perhaps apocryphal) tale of scientist Neils Bohr, who had a horse shoe hanging in his lab because he heard that it protects him from evil spirits. Yikes, I'm thinking our friend is not being honest here. I’m genuinely losing my faith, and it … I'm a Christian and I hvae been basically my entire life. Therefor, study prophecy! I been a christian for 25 years, now I honestly cannot believe I'm considering becoming a muslim, can you believe … Now I’m not trying to put Trump supporters down here but this has been a big part of my slipping faith. I don’t want to lose my faith and I need help. I have prayed for strengthening of our relationship, guidance to come closer to him, guidance in my every day life to break free of my past and renew myself for him but I feel absolutely no desire to change and seeing how there's an extreme lack of evidence for everything that took place thousands of years ago, I think you can understand why. Is it rational to believe in the Christian God? Close. I'm assuming they're condemned to hell forever because they don't believe in him, right? (more here), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_apologetics, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_theology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_philosophy. "Christians, I'm losing my faith in God! Losing my faith naturally put a strain on my relationship with my family. i'm only 13 and in the past year, my dad has died from an angry form of brain cancer, gbm, all my distractions shut down, covid happened, my moms cousin almost died, i can't see any of my family, my taekwondo place is slowly losing … An informal fallacy based on false representation of an opponent's argument. I have wanted a relationship with God since I started my journey, however, I have felt nothing and this is a large contributor as to why I have began questioning all of these things (and more) because I can't understand why God won't just come into my life and help me through this. Hm. Pray. Ironically, people fail to use the same curiosity that drives them to atheism to also drive them to answer their question philosophically or theologically. Welcome to Christian Forums, a Christian Forum that recognizes that all Christians are a work in progress. Wish I knew what to say as my typical support answer for Christians losing their faith is to read their bible... Go to church where His Word is preached correctly and the sacraments are properly administered. You read one argument or sentence and BOOM, it delivers a gut wrenching punch that shakes your entire foundation of your faith. But by doing so, we should still be primarily resting our faith in God. amigo de christo likes this. Also, if God truly does have everything planned out for our lives, then aren't we technically on a path destined for either Heaven or Hell? If God loves me, why can't he love me as a gay person or as someone who partakes in "sin"? Start with C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity and N. T. Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God. Only then can you with absolute certainty make a choice that is fair, truthful, and intellectually honest as you have left no stone unturned. What do you do when you feel your spirit’s broken and now you’ve entered a crisis of faith? I've read Mere Christianity. Supplicate. Heh... this is why atheists usually recommend people actually read their own holy books ;). Cookies help us deliver our Services. I mean he can do everything, so why won't he? Why do Christians lose their faith? i'm also having a hard time trusting in god because of all the stuff i had to go through in the past year. To start, my apologies for the long post ahead but I seem to be losing my faith and want to walk away from Christianity and religion and just figure out life myself and would like some help. The comparison to faith in this anecdote is not, as some atheists would probably love to point out, the mindless belief in superstition. When Darwin made the discoveries on the Galapagos islands, he said, "I cannot reconcile my understanding of Scripture with what I have found." /r/Christianity is a subreddit to discuss Christianity and aspects of Christian life. This is basically saying "believe in magic that supposedly happened thousands of years ago or be tortured for all of eternity because you used logic and questioned the theory". Lots of luck with it. But I read the Bible every day and it's so…human. I feel like I wasted most of my life praying to an imaginary "friend." These are starting points--there's so much more out there! I want to believe there is a God and that he is gracious and loving and accepting and that there is a beautiful eternal life waiting for us if we "do good" and follow orders here on Earth, however, I just don't know anymore. I don't understand what's happening to me. and just tons of doubts. Like, what bothers me now is nothing. Why would I continue to do so if I am not feeling different or seeing any results in my life? Also, I think the idea of sitting back and letting someone who may or may not even be real control your life in literally every way seems a bit submissive and ludicrous to me because who's to say that this being is really in control? What kind of doubts are you having specifically? Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by ESK, Dec 7, 2017. I'm a Christian and I hvae been basically my entire life. Sounds like you're doing just fine. How can anyone deny evolution or the lack of historical evidence that Jesus existed. Doesnt anyone find the absence of God odd? Here is also something to think about, the true challenge of Pascal for those who read his treatise in whole. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Dec 7, 2017 #1. Thank you for reading, I truly appreciate it. I'd also recommend picking up a copy of this book and reading it: The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It. Faith: Christian Country: United States. I still believe that God exists, but I'm having major doubts about the Bible and what did and didn't happen. I'm not sure if I'll be okay. To start, my apologies for the long post ahead but I seem to be losing my faith and want to walk away from Christianity and religion and just figure out life myself and would like some help. I realized that I've been believing in Christ for bad reasons and I'm seeking better reasons to believe. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Prophecy gives us that anchor which allows our faith to remain sure in rough waters. Your voice is missing! Seriously. One thing I am working on is to be thankful in all things, since that tends to combat cynicism. Other then: Pray. When I was ... my faith fell apart until I didn’t believe in God ... All of my friends were Christians. What if God has been listening? Help, I'm Losing my Faith in God Bryant Chambers. I have prayed for guidance, purity, and for him to influence my life how he sees fit, however, nothing has happened. I would also suggest reading Luther's Small Catachism. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn More. The best place to see God working is in a community that's serving and obeying him, one that isn't insular. What is Heaven is real? Take a break and let yourself think and process everything you've learned so far. 72 Bible Verses about Walking By Faith Now we can obviously still use reason when engaging in comparative religion studies (as Jesus and the apostles reasoned with the Jews from the Scriptures about Jesus's testimony). I grew up in church and became a "born-again" Christian at age 12 through one of those "scare you into becoming a Christian" plays. Then the onus of these questions and feeling gnawing at your faith become a self fulfilling prophecy as you don't do anything about it. It is how we may know that he is God within a land of confusion. I am really frustrated, hurt, and plainly lost right now in my faith. And talk to Christians of other denominations, asking them honest questions about how they deal with the kinds of problems you're finding. I think if i lost my faith completely i would be as an empty shell washed up from the brethren of the sea. 236. A friend came over and asked, "Do you really believe in this?" But I am told it works even if you don't believe in it.". We go through the motions of passion and joy, and then doubt and despair, during which time we think, "I love God," and "is there a God?" I know that no one is forcing me. Like, what bothers me now is nothing. The disciples, in Luke 24:36-53, didn't believe. 6. Their other books are good too. level 2. Firstly, we get overwhelmed by troubling questions Some Christians can end up feeling there is “an unnerving intellectual incoherence to the Christian faith”, according to Scott McKnight in his book Finding Faith Losing Faith.They end up feeling that Christianity … It is through these means that God has promised to create and strengthen faith and offers the forgiveness of sins. Could there also be a counter-answer to this dilemma or doubt that you just experienced? Find other people who are honestly struggling with their faith. Otherwise, the things you reject is based on intellectual laziness. This is ok. Use your doubts to investigate further and learn more about yourself and about the faith. Piggybacking off of that thought, what happens to all those who have never been introduced to God? 42 +37 Non-Denom I converted to Orthodox Christianity 10 years ago. I'm constantly struggling with my faith... and im not getting any better. 618 Society 5,025 views. Help I'm Losing my Faith. Sampson, who has notably written songs for Hillsong Worship, Hillsong United, Delirious and Young & Free, shared a now-deleted post to Instagram, explaining how he is “losing” his faith. I don't think I'm qualified to say. The more I read my bible, the more I'm starting to feel like it's all made up by weird people who are trying to justify their actions. I'm not sure what caused this change in me. But I feel like it's more of an encouragement of someone who's already believing instead of someone who struggles with his faith. Understand that part of the problem is the inherent flaw of developing your theology online. What do you expect the word of God to be? Hope... and cry for some answers of Christianity that I cant seem to receive from my Church, is there any hope? I'm starting to feel like the Bible isn't the word of God. to which he replied, "Oh, I don't believe in it. Featured Afraid of Losing My Faith In God ... Jan 7, 2021 #21. historyb Well-Known Member. as being "Gods will" and this just doesn't sit right with me. Not many. I still believe there's a God, but other than that, I just don't know. I’m losing my faith! Faith: Christian ... personally i would like to strengthen my faith and god knows this but he is patient so i am very grateful that god is so humble that he would let me take my time and go at my … I believe there are two main reasons. The more I read my bible, the more I'm starting to feel like it's all made up by weird people who are trying to justify their actions. 138 comments. What happens when you’ve lost your faith? 2 Peter 1:19 says "We have also a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto ye do well that ye take heed..." It is the way we may be sure, even when the world around us makes it look like we're wrong. I feel more alone than I've ever felt, I closed doors on relationships to try and "break free" of my sinful past, I'm finding myself judging others for doing the same things that I used to do, and still sometimes do, such as being gay, doing drugs, getting drunk every weekend, etc. Can I suggest that crises of faith are not unusual on the way. Afraid I'm losing my faith- advice from Christians? It's not about an equal belief, but a search for a singular truth. If the resurrection happened, it supports the rest of our faith. Pray for belief. Lately I feel like I have been “going through the motions” of Christianity. One reason is because I can’t even begin to understand how the Lord can hear the prayers of so many people. Perhaps I got got a bit too heavily into Orthodoxy too quickly, and got burnt out. Press J to jump to the feed. Why would he not provide conclusive evidence to show that he is in fact real? Remember what King Solomon, the wisest man in the Bible said? How many miracles happen. Not that he was a devout Christian in any sense, but it seems like he put more faith in his own understanding than in the reality behind what his understanding was seeking after. When going through periods of wrestling with doubt, we must always remember that just because our perception of a certain way of reading the Bible cannot be reconciled with something else doesn't mean that what we put our faith in is wrong -- it just means that our perception of it is. How to Deconstruct Your Faith Without Losing It by RELEVANT Staff. I saw this all over Jerusalem when I visited last summer in the Jewish Quarter synagogues and during Shabbat dinners. 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