Is Faith Blind? Or Is It Grounded in Evidence?
One of the most common critiques against Christianity is the claim that “faith is blind.” Many assume that believing in God requires us to shut off our brains, leap into the dark, and accept things without reason or evidence. But is that what the Bible means by faith? The short answer is no. Christian faith is not blind gullibility, it is trust in a trustworthy God, grounded in real evidence, history, and revelation. What People Mean by “Blind Faith” When skeptics accuse Christians of “blind faith,” they often mean: Believing without evidence. Accepting claims despite contrary evidence. Suspending reason and logic. In that sense, “blind faith” is more like wishful thinking or superstition, and the Bible never calls us to that. Biblical Faith: Rooted in Revelation The word “faith” in the New Testament comes from the Greek pistis , which means trust, confidence, or reliance. It is not believing without reason, but placing trust in someone because they have proven to be trustworthy. Hebre...