by Thomas Leake | Oct 20, 2015 | Faith For Life's Journey
Roadblock #2 = The Intellectual Factor TYPICAL WORDING: “I’m scientifically and rationally minded; I only believe in what can be proven empirically. I resist taking any leap of faith which religion requires.” PROBLEM: Many in western society since the time of the...
by Thomas Leake | Oct 21, 2015 | Faith For Life's Journey
In this post we continue from the last one pushing aside some common roadblocks to faith. We pick up with … Roadblock #3 = The Dismissive Factor TYPICAL WORDING: “All faiths are basically the same, so don’t bother trying to persuade me of yours; any faith will...
by Thomas Leake | Oct 22, 2015 | Faith For Life's Journey
Roadblock #4 = The Confusion Factor TYPICAL WORDING: “That’s your truth, not mine.” PROBLEM: People in our Postmodern society advance the idea that truth can be whatever people want it to be. Whichever faith someone chooses, is true, not necessarily for everyone, but...
by Thomas Leake | Oct 23, 2015 | Faith For Life's Journey
Roadblock #5: The Prestige Factor TYPICAL SAYING: “Faith is for weak people who need a crutch and can’t handle life on their own. Faith is for losers not winners.” PROBLEM: Many have noticed that folks turn to religion or to God only when they get in trouble. This...
by Thomas Leake | Oct 24, 2015 | Faith For Life's Journey
Roadblock #6: The Relevance Factor TYPICAL WORDING: “I don’t need faith … in what way is it relevant to my life?” PROBLEM: Many folks these days, the young especially, don’t see any compelling reason to turn toward faith. They are busy with their own pursuits,...
