Subject: Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? |
Bible Note: Greetings Searcher! May I suggest that this situation is ultimately a bit of both! :-) There is no doubt that our response to the promises of Christ is ultimately a faith response. However, faith doesn't necessarily mean unfactual. Consider the example of my favorite chair. I have sat in it many times. It has never failed me by breaking when I crashed down into it (as I am know to do at times). Each time I do so, I am acting on faith, but it is a faith which is informed by experience. In the same way, faith in Christ is informed by many things. In fact, you mentioned 1 Cor. 15:14. Yes, it does mention faith. However, notice that it also says that if Christ is not risen, then that faith is worthless. Faith which is not grounded in reality is worthless. Christianity, unlike any other religion, maintains that God actually did something in history and can back it up with historical evidence. Now, that evidence alone will not 'force' anyone to take a step of faith. However, that evidence can and does inform our faith and demonstrates that our faith is grounded in reality. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |