When Doubt Hurts

As many theologians have helpfully described, there is a healthy place for doubting that is integral to faith. When approached thoughtfully and sincerely, these doubts can lead to a deepening understanding of the Christian faith, removing immature and unhelpful beliefs about God. However, there is another type of doubt, described for instance in the book of James, that is unhelpful, and leads to a weakening of faith.

Uche Anizor points to this kind of doubt and it’s negative effects in a series of studies on the nature…