A Stumbler's Walk | TRUTH

It is Easter morning. More importantly, it is a celebration of the resurrection morning. There are plenty of inspirational quotes, memes, etc. on Facebook (and I like them all), but I'm going in a bit of a different direction.

Faith has received a black eye in our culture. It is often seen as anti-intellectual, superstitious or passe.

I readily admit: I believe in something that requires a step of faith. I've staked my life on it. In my thinking, I've staked my forever on it. (I would ask, what strong belief doesn't require a faith-step at some point?)

However, just because something requires an element of faith it does not become anti-intellectual.

I believe Jesus to be the WAY, TRUTH and LIFE.

There, I said it. And I didn't lose any brain cells. I didn't pick up a banjo and begin to duel.

I believe:

Jesus was God incarnate.

Jesus died on a cross as an atonement for sin.

Jesus was buried (it's what happens to dead guys).

Jesus rose from the grave (not what normally happens...)

Jesus is alive. 

I believe in the miraculous. I believe in the intellectual. I have faith. I have a brain. 

Most religion shudders at questions. Man-made religion seeks to control and is therefore threatened by seeking or dissenting questions. If truth is true however, it can stand scrutiny. If God is God, he is not threatened by question. (Though humble seeking discovers - arrogance is a precipitous cliff.)

I recommend this short read (link below). Not because an MIT scientist proves the point of resurrection. More to demonstrate that Christianity and intellectualism are not at odds, as seems to be a popular notion. (I doubt this scientist even knows how to play a banjo.) 

Can a Scientist Believe in the Resurrection?

http://www.veritas.org/can-scientist-believe-resurrection-three-hypotheses/

So, with both faith and with a fairly well functioning brain I say:
He is Risen!
He is Risen Indeed!

Happy Easter.

God, as Jesus said, so I pray, "Lead us into all truth."

For now...
D