“I think I’ve gotten involved in a cult, and I don’t know how to get out. I was lonely after my husband died, and cult members were very sympathetic and welcoming. But now our leader says I’ll go to hell if I leave. I’m afraid to leave. What should I do?”
“I admit I had a good time in college and didn’t work very hard, but now all I can find is a dead-end job. I don’t have a question, but maybe you could urge people headed for college not to waste the opportunity like I did. ”
“I think it’s wrong for any religion to claim that it’s the only way to God. In my view, all religions lead to the same place. Don’t you think we ought to be more tolerant toward people of different religions?”
“I had to go to church when I was young, but I always resented it and quit once I got older. Now, I’m married with two small children, and my wife thinks we ought to start going to church for their sakes. But what’s to keep them from resenting it like I did?”
“Why is my faith so shaky? Sometimes I feel very close to God, but then something happens and it feels like God is a million miles away. Is there any way out of this? ”
“I know you believe God loves us, but why should He? After all, the human race certainly isn’t very lovable—not if you read the headlines or look at the way most people live. If I were God, I think I’d just give up on us. ”
“No one likes to invite my aunt to family gatherings because all she does is talk about herself. She never listens or shows any interest in what’s happening to anyone else, and it’s hard having her around. What can we do about this?”
“I get confused by all the different beliefs among churches (which is why I’ve never joined one). Shouldn’t they all believe the same things if they’re sincerely following Jesus?”
“I don’t believe in some vague ”
“Is it wrong to get back at someone who’s hurt you? A friend said some very hurtful things about me recently, and now I’ve found out something about her that would really embarrass her if I revealed it. My husband says to forget it, but I can’t. ”
“When our family got together over the holidays we began talking about what we wanted out of life, and one of my cousins answered with one word: money. I guess I’ve never thought about this much, except to be happy. Is my cousin on the right track? Should this be my goal, too?”