Quote Originally Posted by delusionsofNORMALity
where is a simple lack of faith considered rebellion, except within religion? not all men believe only what they choose to believe. some are constantly seeking, asking only for the merest glimmer of a reason to build their faith upon. while many may be content to base their lives upon a tenuous connection between questionable historical footnotes and primitive allegorical tales, some of us request something more than vague feelings to base our entire lives on.
The Christian notion of faith entails more then simple belief as we commonly understand the word. It implies trust, obedience, and love as well. All of those concepts are inseparable. So to answer your question, I would say there are many examples where lack of trust, obedience, and love are considered rebellion. In fact, I don't know of a rebellion that didn't include a lack of those things.

I personally see a book which is 99% accurate between current versions and all the earliest manuscripts we have, going back almost 2000 years as more then "primitive allegorical tales". These are words that have obviously been preserved and respected with the utmost care since their inception... and no doubt for a reason. But that is just my opinion. By all means believe as you wish.

As well, I know of no historians who questions the veracity of the historical lives of the 12 apostles (which, given my former post, I suspect is what you're referring to when you say "questionable historical footnotes").

But nonetheless, I'm not here to convince you to become a Christian. I started this thread to reach out in search of others who enjoyed the kind weed who also shared my religious beliefs. If someone asks a question I'll respond, but by all means believe whatever you wish. That's between you and God my friend. I don't intend to force my religion down anyone's throat.