Under what circumstances would it ever be good to "not question" something?

Question

I honestly can't think of anything personally. Certain religions say you should never question certain things, and I wonder why.

Answer 1

Never. Whenever you grant unquestioning faith to someone, you're granting them complete control over you. And nothing good ever comes from that.

Answer 2

Questioning is good and helps people to grow. I agree with you 100% on that.



But I can think of two instances when it wouldn't be good to question.



(1) When you are not yet ready for the answer, it would be better just to trust and wait until God tells gives you the answer when the time is right. Sometimes, we're so eager to know... but then when we DO know, it just seems completely overwhelming to have so much knowledge and responsibility.



(2) The other instance where it is better/good not to question, is when you don't really want to have an answer that confirms the truth of what you have heard/learned. If you've already made your own mind up what the answer is, there is no point in asking the question.



Not all questions can be answered with words. Sometimes only experience can teach.

Answer 3

There should never be a time (save for maybe a life and death situation) that questions should not be asked and answered. That said, it must also be recognized that there will always be questions for which answers are beyond out capacity to understand or even expressed.



In the realm of religion, most questions should and must have logical answers. There will be some, however, for which the best answer we can hope for is simply, "because God said so". The question which we can answer provide the foundation of our trust in God, those we cannot provide the foundation of our faith.

Answer 4

My own path is primarily a pragmatic one. Taoists tend to talk in terms of what you can eat, drink and what pleases the eye and uplifts the heart. For us those are things that make a difference in life.



Other issues such as how the cosmos started, whether there is life elsewhere in the universe, whether Coke really is better than Pepsi, well, those are things that are fun to reflect upon but ultimately not having an answer isn't going to make much of a difference to our enjoyment of everyday life.



So it's not so much you *shouldn't* question, just that we need to keep a perspective on how much time and energy we should reasonably expend on things, particularly when to do so distracts us from living our lives. 's all.

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Answer 5

This is an excellent question. Only in Christianity and Islam does it apply, though.



You see, if you are going to be shunned, tortured, even killed, it is in the interests of survival to "not question" ANYTHING put across by the dominant faith, especially if they also have political power.



Otherwise, there is no situation where this applies.



Question the Greeks bearing gifts.



Questionj anonymous bequests of millions of dollars.



Question the myriad features of our universe.



Oh, and don't question your mom when she says don't touch that hot stove--at least wait until after you obey her!

Answer 6

Truthfully, I can't think of anything. I strongly believe that everything is open to questioning. Some people might suggest that military commands and all laws should simply be obeyed and not questioned, but I tend to disagree with that, as well. Some commands and laws are morally unjust, and as such, must be questioned by a person of conscience.

Answer 7

When you are told that if you don't convert you will be burned alive. There is a reason why there are so many Christians and it was not because they wanted it but were forced under pain of death.



A few generations later you are left with only Christians all relying on blind faith. Ignorance is a wonderful tool to control the masses.



Practicing Shaman,.. quantum physics rocks .

Answer 8

I come home from work, I find out that my daughter is spending the night at Grandma's, and my wife is waiting in bed for me along with Hayden Panettiere, I'm not asking any questions.

Answer 9

Perhaps when you are in danger and have only that moment to jump to safety ! ?

It is our nature to question things. I believe that it is a healthy thing to do .

A 'religion' requiring people not to question , sounds like some sort of controlling cult to me .

Answer 10

In the LDS faith you are encouraged to question, and search and study and seek. Now like any other religion we cannot with certainty answer where God came from, however you get my point. We don't hear, "that's the way it is done". or , "It's always been that way".

Answer 11

Maybe if I was speaking directly with the Lord....or my father when I was a little girl!!!



Other than that I think questioning is a good thing.

Answer 12

When you are extremely exhausted and your partner (wife/husband/etc.) is speaking nonsense and you just want some sleep. Then is a good time not to question the issues, just nod and roll over.

Answer 13

At my house it's best for the kids not to question why we are having leftovers for dinner.



Sometimes practical situations at home or work need to be accepted, not questioned.

Answer 14

If someone has a gun pointed at you, it wouldn't be wise to ask them whether the gun is loaded, as they might test that theory out on you.



Otherwise, question everything... uhh wait except your wife, I'm with darwinsfriend on that point!

Answer 15

Jesus NEVER encouraged us to hold back our questions. He taught using them. The bible tells us to search for the truth in the bible as if digging for gold. The digging would be studying and the gold is the answers to our many questions. Go to www.watchtower.org and you can find so many answers using your own bible! You can even request a free home bible study in your area and get those questions answered using your bible.

Answer 16

I agree. It is never a good thing to not question.



My parents always encouraged me to question everything. I did and this led me to atheism.

Answer 17

The only circumstance I can think of when I wouldn't want to question something is when my gf offers me...uh...well you can guess.

Answer 18

Maybe if a gun was to my head and a nut had his finger on the trigger. I am not as brave as that young woman in columbine.

Answer 19

I can't think of any.



When I became Catholic I questioned everything.



I wish our Senators would at least read what they are approving, let alone question it.



Peace!

Answer 20

I'm thinking like say I'm at the bank and a bunch of masked people carrying shotguns begin ordering people around.......

Answer 21

If you were in a combat zone it might be better for you to follow the directions of your immediate superior without question than to stop and think about them. It's sometimes more important to do something immediately than to do something clever.

Answer 22

It's good for the people in charge. A bunch of ignorant followers that you can control with a fictional character such as God? Religion has always been a way to control the masses

Answer 23

When someone just handed you a million dollars under the table.



Shut yer hole, I would advise, and run!

Answer 24

If someone points a gun to your head and tells you it is loaded, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to question their sincerity.

Answer 25

When you get an unexpected large income tax return (check).

Answer 26

Never question whether God loves you or not.



Never question whether your child loves you or not.



Never question whether you are valuable or not.



The answer to these three things are never "no."



God bless you.

Answer 27

When the one giving the order has a gun to your head?



Or a threat of eternal torture, which you actually believe.

Answer 28

sometimes too much information is not a good thing...lol



as a general rule we should question everything.

Answer 29

Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if there be one, he must approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear.

~Thomas Jefferson

Answer 30

You don't question ME: When Mom or "Mimi" (grandma) tells you to something.

Answer 31

When you're a JW and disagree with what is being shoved down your throat...and when you ask the elder he says...that's the way it is..lol

Answer 32

If you're dealing with the Mafia, it's best not to ask too many questions.

Answer 33

Question everything; believe nothing.

Answer 34

Because they just don't have the answers. So you need to not question it and just accept it as god's will. Blind faith is what they want. Oh, and to send in the check...

Answer 35

Perhaps if you saw your grandfather coming out of a gay nightclub in a dress.

Answer 36

Question everything.

Answer 37

So you're saying you should never question your questioning nature?

Answer 38

I agree with you, nothing should be left unquestioned.

Answer 39

If you're my kid and I tell you to go set the table for dinner...

Answer 40

I can't think of any as well.

Answer 41

when you hear strange noises coming from your parents' bedroom.

Answer 42

I can't think of any either.

Answer 43

Funnily enough Hitler and Stalin told their followers the same thing.

Answer 44

None, question everything.

Answer 45

When my wife tells me that something is true.

Answer 46

Like why am I created black or white?

Answer 47

with mean virgo bosses it can get you canned...



ques are ok when wanting to learn....my church wont mind

Answer 48

When God says something.