Some Christ followers seem to think that people should not question and ponder these things.

I say: "ask and it shall be received" runs deeper than superficial obedience. It seems like free will and the "made in the image of God" implies curiosity.

Most supposed Christians may be as empty as any Buddhist.

Christ's parable about taking what we are given and multiplying it implies this as well... sitting around and emptying yourself out is not a mind of curiosity and wonder...

Anything negative and not loving or truthful is probably demonic.

You can literally see and feel the darkness if you are sensitive to it...

how is it that so many supposed Christian fail at this?

"the flesh is weak?" we are inherently fallible? dare I say it: sinners?

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