Veritas

How important is it that we debate some doctrines?

I understand that there are certain essential doctrines such as the Deity of Christ and that the bible is the inspired word of God but what about, for instance, pre-destination and free will?

In my experience a lot of people are willing to vigorously debate these two topics and I wonder if it's fruitful?

I heard about a young girl who goes to a Christian school and one of her teachers was so focused on proving one side or the other of the pre-destination / free will debate that now this young girl has questioned her faith and says she no longer believes. I realize there are a lot more contributing factors to consider but it raises the question.

To what end?

I don't think it's possible to find two Christians who believe exactly the same way about every single topic so that means either we are all wrong about something or we are all wrong about something except for one single Christian who is right about everything. I'm sure we'd all like to believe we are that one perfectly correct individual but I've come to grips with the fact that its not me.

I'm content to know the One who is the Truth and that His Word is Truth.

And that He was crucified for me so that one day I will know just as I am known.