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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Faith and doubt
Heroes are people who do brave things. But what exactly is courage?
Contrary to what many may think, courage is not the absence of fear. Just ask anyone who has been in combat. Everyone there is scared. But they get on with their jobs, despite the risks and despite the fear. While they may have many reasons to move past their fear, they behave courageously ... in spite of their fears!
Similarly, faith is not the absence of doubt. Faith is acting in what we believe is the right way, despite any doubts we may have. In fact, I find that examining my doubts is a great way to challenge my faith: by posing tough questions, and then researching and reflecting on possible answers, I can build my faith.
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