I found this article Why I am not a Creationist (anymore) from First Things interesting, particularly the following quote:
.... I began enjoying the intellectual freedom of reading. It started with a few classic novels and swelled into a multi-disciplinary interest. I started thinking more clearly and became more analytical of my surroundings and beliefs.
One might say that reading brought me out of creationism. No wonder I was taught a fear of books outside the Bible and orthodox theology.
How do people change strongly held views? In my own experience a life-changing event that took me to the depths. I was changed - people I'd known for a long time could perceive some change but inside I felt I'd been completely turned around. Faith in God is now much more important to me too.
ReplyDeleteThis man's experience is remarkably similar to my own. Thanks for the link.
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