Is thinking forbidden in religion?

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Darwin'sDaughter

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Are religious people allowed to think for themselves or do they have to read a book, memorize it, and only think about the things it permits them to think about?

Just a quick question I've been curious about...with much love. :->
 
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Alissa

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I looked up "think" in the scriptures, here's your results. If you're bored you could look up "ponder" as well http://scriptures.lds.org/en/search?search=think&do=Search
 
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Parrot

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In this section, occasionally Christians post questions talking about how upset they are because they're doubting God's existence, and I have literally seen people give answers like "Don't think! Just believe!" I REALLY wish I were making that up, but I'm not.

I doubt that anyone will answer 'yes' to your question, but I honestly think that it does go into the thought process of some people, whether they'll admit it or not.
 
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Thedarkside

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It's not forbidden, but it does rather tend to put people off religion when they realise it's nonsensical. On that point, see the link below - it's the nearest I've ever seen to a religious leader saying that thinking is wrong.
 
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