Originally posted by Chin Eng:
A few points emerged from this discussion so far:
[b]1. Internet resource: it is already established that
the Internet is widely used as a rallying point to support one's
claim, there are credible sources and there are bad ones. It is
important to note that it is the responsibility of the writer to
ensure that the sources quoted are credible. This is especially
critical when Christians use unreliable sources (read urban
legends and myths) to support ones claims.
2. Critical thinking, in itself is not wrong,
otherwise why would Jesus admonish us to be as gentle as sheep and
by cunning as the serpent (sorry, not sure if the correct animals
are used here)? The fact that some folks (me inclusive) use
critical thinking a lot does not mean that we do not embrace our
faith. Otherwise, why would I advocate serious Christians to go
look up the correct meaning of the various English words comparing
against the original wording. It is extremely wrong to pronounce
judgment on people who prefers to exercise more critically thinking
than others. It is true that it is faith in God that brings us
salvation, but may I add that it is through critical thinking that
allows us to be better Christians because we are able to discern
truth from fiction. Otherwise, we will be rejoicing over
testimonies that never took place or are sadden by events that
never happened. If within my powers, I will not allow that to
happen because that would have cheapened the name of our
Lord.
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Agreed. We should always discern truth from fiction. I do not
subscribe to the group who shout "hallelujah" or "amen" when their
senior pastor declared a miracle. They can have new miracles every
week.
