Theology III

[Lief Erikson]

Originally Posted by Curufin

See, here's where our religions differ, I think. I don't think that it's necessary for my 'studies' to convince me whether my religion is correct or not. What convinces me is whether or not it feels right. Whether it touches something inside me so that I know it is right beyond any shadow of any doubt. And that's something I can't really explain to you more thoroughly.

I don't think you have to. I've heard of that before, Mormons describing it as the basis for their beliefs, and my older sister, and some Protestant friends whose beliefs differ from mine very strongly . . . The reason I can't accept this as a valid basis for belief is that people's hearts lead them to completely contradictory conclusions. Even when they say they know it's right.

I'll respond to the rest of your post tomorrow.