In  another thread, the idea has been raised that asking questions about one's faith, and finding an answer in some other source than sacred writ is somehow wrong, sinful, or detrimental to one's faith.  (Also there is another thread that wonders if preaching from the Lectionary leaves impirtant truths [i.e. presumed answers to questions] out of the picture altogether.)  Just wondering if anyone had questions of faith that sacred writ doesn't address.

The problem with asking too many questions is that there is never an answer that feels acceptable.  The journey becomes an endless string of one question after another, after another, after another. 

Think of a dog chasing its tail. 

I for one am happy to see the new iWonder being used to ask some new questions and spark some new debate here at the Cafe'.  I think that in some ways the WC has gotten a little predictable; liberal, conservative, non-believers and others ask questions or start topics meant to stir up others at their tables.  Those for or against the topic  then line up with arms linked like it was a game of British Bulldog and try and break through each others armour. 

I have a few questions, if anyone has insight.

Hey everybody:) Just wanted to say hi...i'm new to all this (Christianity and communicating on-line) so have patience. Was just wondering if this site is for Christians to get together and..uh...chat, discuss, share or is it only for members of the United Church? Well I hope it's open to all Christians cause i don't actually have any Christian friends at this point and would love to have a place to ask some ?'s and chat.

I believe in God. I was raised Roman Catholic. But I still have questions that remain unanswered.  The one I'm asking now,

How literal is the Bible meant to be interpreted?  Is symbolism used, or is it Just as it was, Was anything lost in translation?  Because of the times, Where men owned the women and they had no rights, is that why woman are mostly cast negatively. (Eve, Mary Magdalene)