How to reconcile conflicting beliefs & aspects of Christianity while pursuing a relationship with God.
Q: I am on a journey to a life with God and Jesus, but I find myself grappling with certain controversial aspects of the Christian faith. These conflicting beliefs have distanced me from the church in the past, and I'm curious about how others handle similar challenges. If there's a specific issue that you find difficult to support, does it affect your relationship with God? Can you still embrace your faith if you don't agree with everything that's preached? I'm feeling lost and seeking guidance as I seek to welcome this faith into my life. A: Until someone is saved, their beliefs and worldview will be at odds with what God has revealed as truth in Scripture. Even if they accept some of it now. They can't embrace all of it until the new birth. Once a person is saved [transformed by God; given spiritual life] all the things you had problems with will go away - since you now will understand rightly and naturally align your beliefs to Scripture (by the power of th...