We call ourselves a “fellowship of doubters” and, if you stick around long enough you’ll probably hear us talking about being a “good doubter.” But what does that mean?
For us, “doubt” doesn’t mean cynicism or skepticism, nor is it an excuse for agnosticism or lukewarm faith.
For us, being a “good doubter” means trusting things which are clearly reliable AND holding loosely to our opinions on things which deserve to be explored and examined. It also means admitting we are far less certain about… well… most everything… than we might wish or believe.
Being a “good doubter” means hearing out other perspectives and ideas. It means admitting we may not have all the answers perfectly figured out. It means actively seeking understanding and reconciliation wherever possible.
Unfortunately, in our experience, these are not the sorts of things Christians are famous for embodying. So, we want to change that.
If you’re looking for a guaranteed, foolproof, 10-step program for how to be a perfect Christian… you won’t find it here. What you will find is a bunch of real people with real questions, real struggles, and real wounds… all trying to get to know God better and take care of each other as best we can.
The Fellowship of St Thomas the Doubter 