Is Doubt a Sin? Wrestling with Faith & Belief (Part 1) | Dr. Randal Rauser

Can doubt actually strengthen your faith?

In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation on Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Dr. Randal Rauser, former theology professor and author of The Doubters Creed, to unpack the surprising truth about doubt, belief and the boundaries of Christian orthodoxy.

We explore the difference between doubt and disbelief, why doubt is often uninvited but useful, and how creeds, doctrine and church culture often create more hurdles than Jesus ever did.

If you’ve ever asked:

"Can I still be a Christian if I have questions?"
This episode is for you.

📌 In Part 1, we discuss:

✅ The difference between doubt and disbelief
✅ How doubt can be a tool for growth, not a sign of weakness
✅ What’s really essential for salvation (hint: it’s not your doctrinal checklist)
✅ Why Christians often confuse church membership requirements with Gospel truth
✅ Martin Luther’s doubts—and how God used them to start a reformation
✅ Why your "moral intuition" might be a gift from God

📕 Grab Dr. Rauser’s book The Doubters Creed
🌐 Learn more: https://randalrauser.com

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we go even deeper into interpreting scripture, challenging church authority and finding truth amid theological tension.

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