Skip to content
Faith in Doubts Survey
1.
When you consider a space that feels safe to process your doubts in faith, what factor is most important to you?
Anonymity
Confidentiality
Not being corrected or told what to believe
Not being judged
Open dialogue of all opinions
Guided conversation to ensure mutual respect of all expressions offered
Other (please specify)
2.
What kind of space would allow you to participate regularly and be most engaged?
Online meeting - Zoom once a week
Podcast - listen to when interested
Closed Facebook Group - participate as schedule allows
In person meeting at church for face to face conversation/ connection with an online option
In person meeting at a persons home for face to face conversation/ connection
In person meeting at a coffee shop for face to face conversation/ connection
3.
For an in-person meeting, what times/ dates work best for you?
Sunday lunch at 1 p.m.
Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m.
Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.
Other (please specify)
4.
What would hinder you from active or regular participation?
I'm afraid of being shut down or shamed in conversation
I'm concerned my doubts are beyond the scope of the group
I wouldn't be welcome in a group of "church" people
I'm not sure I can trust others with this level of vulnerability
I'm scared if I start this journey I will lose what little faith I have left
My schedule is erratic/unpredictable
I travel a lot
Other (please specify)
5.
Please check the kind of doubts in faith you want this space to address.
Does God exist?
If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world?
Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
Why aren't my prayers being answered if they are for the good of someone else?
Why are there so many other religions if there is one God?
I struggle to associate with Christians who do not speak or behave with words or actions that reflect a God of love.
I can't recite creeds or believe in the Bible because it seems so disconnected from current reality.
I don't understand the point of the Trinity.
The virgin birth necessary for Jesus to be the Son of God?
Is the resurrection physical?
Other (please specify)
6.
I would be comfortable inviting someone else to participate in this who is not associated with Flower Mound United Methodist Church.
Yes
No
Maybe, depending on how the first few sessions go.
7.
How are you feeling after taking this survey?
The questions made me feel like I'm not alone in this!
I'm still questioning if this will actually come to fruition, but hopeful.
I'm thankful this is even being discussed.
I'm pretty skeptical this is not a bait and switch?
I'm cautiously optimistic.
I'm ready to invite some friends!
Let's get started tomorrow!
Other (please specify)