Hi there,
I would just like to point out to you that the faith that I, and the rest of the Christians on this board have is not blind. I would like to tell you why it is not blind, and to do that, I will quote the words of two very God fearing men:
True religion is a living principle in the soul . . .
influencing the mind,
alluring the affections,
guiding the will,
directing and enlightening the conscience.
True religion is a supreme--not a subordinate matter.
It demands and obtains the throne of the soul. It guides
the whole character--and requires the whole man and all
his conduct to be in subordination.
True religion is not an occasional thing--but habitual.
It takes up its abode in the heart--and not merely
visits it at certain times and at particular seasons.
True religion is a happy--and not a melancholy thing.
It gives peace that passes understanding, and joy that
is unspeakable, and full of glory!
Christianity is very exclusive, and people understand it too well; they understand that it condemns their own behavior; they understand that it witnesses against their own sins, and summons them to judgment. They try to believe it is false and useless, because they don't like to believe it is true. An evil lifestyle must always raise an objection to this book (the Bible). Men question the truth of Christianity because they hate the practice of it.
And I have to ask you, does any other religion give you a good conscience in this life, a good hope in death, a good answer in the day of judgement? Our "blind faith" most certainly does <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
And all of these wonderful things are brought about through the the free gift of God which is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sincerely in Him,
Dave
