“How do we know that what the Bible says about events that supposedly occurred thousands of years ago is actually true? Maybe someone just made them up so people would believe God had done them, or something like that.”
“I’m concerned about my husband. He retired about a year ago and just seems to have lost his zest for living. Some days, he hardly bothers to get out of bed, no matter how much I get after him. What’s wrong with him?”
“My husband and I just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, and we’ve been amazed at how many people have asked us how we did it. They say they can’t imagine being married to the same person for that long. Is marriage on the way out?”
“Two of my friends are very religious, but both of them have lots of health and financial problems, and I don't see that their faith is doing them any good. They say I ought to believe like they do, but why should I? I might end up the same way.”
“I got an email the other day saying that I have inherited some money from someone I never met, and all I have to do is send them my bank account number and a processing fee and it will be mine. My grandson says it’s a scam, but how does he know? I sure could use the money, and anyway I want to give more to my church.”
“My parents got very upset when my boyfriend and I got engaged a few weeks ago, because he comes from a different religion. We don't think it makes any difference, but are we wrong?”
“I don't feel any need for God. I live by my own set of rules — things like respect for others, selflessness, concern for the environment, honesty, and so forth — and that's all I need. Why should I bother with God?”
“Is it true that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament? I’ve heard people say that God was angry and cruel in the Old Testament, but in the New Testament He was kind and loving. Is this true?”
“What good does it do to believe in God? I've tried to believe and go to church and everything, but so far it hasn't made any difference in my life. If anything, things are worse. I'll be interested in your response.”
“Our church is in shock because our pastor died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. He'd been here over 25 years, and we all loved him (and he loved us). We'll never find another pastor like him. Why did God let this happen?”
“Ever since I was a child I was taught to kneel when I pray, and this also has been the practice in my church. But now I'm having some serious knee problems and I really can't do this anymore. Will God still hear my prayers?”
“Is God in control of everything that happens—even evil things? If He is, doesn’t that make Him evil also? And if He isn’t in control, doesn’t that make Him weak and less than God? I’ve always been puzzled about this.”