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Originally Posted by CSflim
Christianity's demonizing of "Doubting Thomas", the man who asked for actual evidence
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at least take the capitol C out of Christianity when you say that. Doubt isn't a dirty word...we are exhorted to have faith, but not without a realization that it is not easy. Thomas is actually a pretty sympathetic character, IMO, since he exemplifies the challenge of belief and evangelism. He could not bring his mind to accept life's victory of death, but was going to be responsble for telling people that very soon. it's irony, not condemnation.
find the verse that says "and for this doubt, thomas was smote round the head, and told to go to bed with out supper."
It might take a while, if you know what i mean.
PS: You say irrational like it's a bad thing.