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I know many people who are inquisitive about God. They don't disbelieve, but they don't fully subscribe either. They have questions - literal and figurative ones. They have experiences, and want to share and hear believers' opinions. I often get in long and intense discussions with these people. I see this curiosity as a good thing- the desire to find one's way, and realize God through one's own experiences rather than it be forced down their throat.
But I feel that I am not equipped to answer all their questions. I just don't know enough about the Bible. And I of course don't have all the answers myself!!
So what do I do? I wonder why there aren't church groups out there that invite people to come and discuss, regardless of what stage they are at in their faith, and where they won't be judged or ridiculed. I can't tell my friends to go to church, because some of them would say "how can I go and sit through a service when I don't believe?" I'm also not sure a service would even begin to answer their questions. I've recommended a few books but those can be tedious and sometimes overwhelming for someone just beginning.
Any suggestions? This is important to me and I want to be of better service to my friends but I'm not sure where to turn. I don't want to give them wrong information.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Carrie
But I feel that I am not equipped to answer all their questions. I just don't know enough about the Bible. And I of course don't have all the answers myself!!
So what do I do? I wonder why there aren't church groups out there that invite people to come and discuss, regardless of what stage they are at in their faith, and where they won't be judged or ridiculed. I can't tell my friends to go to church, because some of them would say "how can I go and sit through a service when I don't believe?" I'm also not sure a service would even begin to answer their questions. I've recommended a few books but those can be tedious and sometimes overwhelming for someone just beginning.
Any suggestions? This is important to me and I want to be of better service to my friends but I'm not sure where to turn. I don't want to give them wrong information.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Carrie