Keep in Mind

Christians are often accused of having blind faith. Is faith reasonable, and how are faith and reason related?Biblical faith is not a blind faith but is, in fact, faith in evidence. First of all, the Bible is very clear that faith is based on truth. God’s Word is Truth (John 17:17), and God cannot lie, or contradict this Truth (Titus 1:2). Thus, the whole Bible presupposes the validity of reason.The Bible also presents reasons for faith, or evidences supporting its truth-claims. For example, Paul sets forth a list of people who saw Jesus Christ after His resurrection to remind the Corinthians that the resurrection was a proven fact (1 Cor. 15:3-8). In the Old Testament the prophets and psalmists frequently pointed to the impotence of idols as evidence that the gods of the nations were, in fact, false gods. And throughout the Bible the fulfillment of prophecy is emphasized as proof of the true God’s sovereign control over the universe.To say that faith is reasonable is not, however, to assert that faith must submit to the dictates of fallen man’s anti-Christian reasonings. When skeptics rule out the miraculous as impossible or as unthinkable, for example, they may be using their intellects but they are not being truly reasonable. Non-Christians naturally reason in sinful, unbelieving ways. In fact, a Christian is someone who has had their thinking transformed according to the power of God (Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 4:17-24). And God often uses evidence and sound reasoning, through the witness of well-taught Christians, to break through the unbelieving mind-set of skeptics and turn their hearts and minds to the Truth.In short, faith is, indeed, reasonable and there is no conflict between faith and reason for Christians. But non-Christians will rationalize their unbelief until God’s Holy Spirit, often working through sound apologetic arguments, opens their minds to see the Truth of the Gospel. Truly, the heart can only rejoice on what the mind comprehends.

i have togo now but ill be back to defend my position. bye and no hard feelings guys

"So the Bible must be true because the Bible says it is true!"It aint simply because the bible says it, it is because God said it. This of course is valid only if you believe in God and it is the only way it can be understood. You will not acept this because you dont believe and im not here to force you. if God allows you to believe whatever you want so will I."Why am I reasoning in sinful ways? You reject 9999 of the 10000 (or whatever) religions. I just reject one more than you. But my reasoning is sinful and yours is reasonable! Why do you reject Islam, or Taoism, or Buddhism?"Simple. Because they dont accept jesus as the one and only son of god and christianity does. Thats why it is the only religion that doesnt get along with the others. Jesus said "i am the way, the truth, and life". "Nobody can have have a direct relationship with god if it aint thru me". Jesus was the only one with the guts to say such a thing and to back it up with his actions and words. he others that have claimed to be him say it but cant demostrate it like he did. the other religions cant accept this because they try to fit the word of god to them instead of molding themselves to gods word. see the difference."I suggest you provide some arguments or evidence supporting your views."This is more experience than theory. give god a try. a sincere try and youll find out what i mean when you feel his presence in your life and feel him guiding you in life every step of the way