martinguerre

the presence of doubt does not signal the death of faith, not by any means. while i respect art's opinion, i couldn't disagree more in this regard. just read "job" and you'll know what i mean. there are moments of profound disconnection, and the emptiness is striking...and i think its important that we listen to those moments...just going back to things as usual is a recipe for a starved faith.

doubt is part and parcel of our lives. i certainly won't tell you not to feel it...but i will tell you to find good company. seek out people who you can ask tough questions with...don't agree with everything they say, but just to work out ideas with, and try ideas on.

just being open, knowing that your ideas are in flux...i have confidence that God will do something amazing in your life.

ps...i'm not sure what you've read about Good Friday that you're referring to...but let me assure you that the only part of that week that is really a matter of faith happens on Easter. not to be macabe...but the romans were well versed in the ways of death...they wouldn't have screwed up.

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For God so loved creation, that God sent God's only Son that whosoever believed should not perish, but have everlasting life.

-John 3:16