On Destructive Doubt Compared to Fruitful Faith Scott L. Vanatter, October 1, 2006, August 29, 2007, October 10, 2007, May 15, 2012 Of course, there is such a thing as faith run amok, as well as there is such a thing as a healthy skepticism. (“Trust, but verify.”) Still . . . I. Faith creates clarity. Doubt causes confusion. Faith enlightens. Doubt darkens. Faith is light. Doubt is dark. Faith feels. Doubt numbs. Faith joys. Doubt fears feelings. Faith is full. Doubt is empty. Faith fills with beauty. Doubt ends in ugliness. Faith Sings. Doubt sorrows. II. Faith is assurance; doubt, misgivings. Faith creates commitment; doubt, discord. Faith commits; doubt cannot. Faith fills us with promise; doubt sets limits. Faith opens new Opportunities and beautiful Vistas. Doubt closes doors. III. Faith is action. Doubt is delay, hesitation, wait, pause, ‘not now’, lat
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