#STRask Should You Believe Things You Can’t Fully Comprehend?
Sep 25, 2025
Can you believe in concepts you can't completely understand? The discussion explores faith's role alongside reason. They tackle whether God can evade the infinite regress problem and why positing a self-existent being is crucial. An intriguing argument centers on moral rules needing a ground—without a person of authority, such rules lack substance. Through engaging philosophical inquiries, they probe the essence of belief, comprehension, and morality in a thought-provoking exchange.
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Belief Without Full Comprehension Is Normal
- We routinely believe things we don't fully understand when we have reliable reasons or authorities.
- Greg Koukl points to technology and science as everyday examples where belief precedes full comprehension.
Trust First, Then Seek Understanding
- Trust credible authorities and then seek to understand over time rather than forcing a leap of faith.
- Use faith as a step of trust that motivates further reflection and study.
Mary vs. Zacharias Example
- Amy Hall contrasts Mary and Zacharias to illustrate two responses to surprising divine claims.
- Mary believed the message and asked how it could be, while Zacharias disbelieved and was punished for skepticism.