I have come to learn for myself that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but rather the opposite of faith is certainty! Having doubt is to be fundamentally human & asking questions is the first step to finding answers and clarity. Let’s shed the shadow of shame cast on doubt and instead seek and find clarity that only comes with asking questions.
https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com
episode 7: Episode 7. Doubt ≠ Unbelief
“The word “doubt” is an uncomfortable one in most Christian circles. It’s something that is frowned upon or even condemned in many church circles. But that doesn’t stop us from doubting; it just makes doubting shameful for many of us. We don’t know what to do with it, who to talk to about it, or how to talk about it. We just know that our questions feel like they are pulling us away from God.” -Barnabas Piper, Christian Author. Listen in about how doubt is not the same as unbelief, and how normalizing discussions about doubt helps peel away toxic shame. (Sources https://voices.lifeway.com/bible-theology/4-differences-between-believing-and-unbelieving-doubt/; https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/). Incidentally, have you seen my 20+ page interactive resource guide for LGBTQ+ families? It’s accessible on my website-oh and it’s free! Get yours here https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com