But the people who first developed modern science were Christians. So, what about those questions? Some people think that modern science undermines belief in a creator God.

The ESV Teen Study Bible informs the mind, encourages worship and communion with God, and promotes living for the Lord in day-to-day life. So we do not need to worry that we might outthink him! In fact, he calls us to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength (Mark 12:30). Asking questions is often the best way to learn, and Jesus is much more clever than we are. And you do not need to be afraid that your faith will crumble away if you ask hard questions. If this is how you feel sometimes, you are not alone. What if modern science has disproved God? What if Christians really are just bigots for not embracing same-sex marriage? What if all religions are equal paths to truth? What if Jesus never even existed, or his claims have been exaggerated over time? You know kind and thoughtful people who believe these things, and doubt creeps in. Sometimes you find yourself wondering what is really true. Things it teaches are so different from what your friends believe. You believe in Jesus, but sometimes you are not sure. Perhaps you have felt like this at times. He has brought his son to Jesus to be healed: “If you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” Jesus replies, “ ‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Then the father replies, “I believe help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22–24). These words are spoken by a desperate man. “I believe help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).

This article is part of the Open Letters series.

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