Doubt Definition Essay

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Questioning, inquisition, doubting, what wonderful gifts. The definition of doubt is: “a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction”. Doubt and questioning is how we understand the world around us. We do not just accept everything we are told, (unless it is a very young age) we are constantly questioning and doubting. It keeps us from being delusional, and it pushes us for further understanding.

Being raised in church since as far back as I remember, I was taught doubt was a bad thing. Doubt was something you went to God for to have removed. I was raised in a Independant Fundamental Baptist Church. Some very sweet people, and loving environment, I always felt at home as a child.

Growing up I didn’t question what I was taught,

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