The presence of skepticism in the church reveals the vitality and dignity of discernment and the search for truth . Doubt in our institutions brought about the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Age of Reason . A mature Christian will not doubt in spite of his or her faith but because of it. Facing issues and not running away from them describes a courageous person. Of course, but only long enough to be detached from the subject, deny each side and through the attitude of prayer , meditation , intelligence and dialogue, follow through with a reasonable conclusion.
True religion is crucified by doubt and resurrected by faith.
Without the presence of doubt, faith becomes bigoted, idolatrous, prejudiced, intolerant, self-seeking, biased, opinionated, reactionary, fanatical and in a word, illiberal. What takes the place of true faith is merely arrogant self-righteous religious activity posing as Christian life. Doubt is not disbelief. The healthy aspect of doubt is nothing more than being in a state of mind that hesitates between incompatible convictions. Divided Christians believe with all their heart that whatever their particular church is, it is the right one.