Greg Koukl - The Phrase "I Could Be Wrong"

Taken from our blog, Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason looks at the question, "Is it a good thing for Christian apologists to use the phrase 'I could be wrong'?" For more information, visit http://www.str.org.

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[cufflink44]

You don't have to apologize for saying "I could be wrong." Christians would be helluva lot less obnoxious if they said that more often. Like when they tell you that if you don't believe in Jesus you're going to hell . . . funny, but I don't remember any of them adding, "But I could be wrong."

[aricandisgood]

Absolutely no proof??? I think you mean to say, "You have no proof that fits my materialistic standards."

[Cafeeine]

Well said.

[AcquiredKnowledge]

It's good that u have doubt in ur statements, bcoz u have absolutely no proof or any evidence whatsoever that supports ur view that a God exists. However, ur humilty is not part of ur ideology. Do the religious institutions promote and exercise that humilty? Does the Pope ever say, "I could be wrong?" Do priests or pastors ever use the phrase, "Jesus POSSIBLY died on this day"? Is there even question time to explore those doubts during church?

NO.

[philos71]

Gems, pure Gems. thank you Greg.

[Armando7654]

Thank you. God Bless you!

[shizfergus27]

I agree Greg! We shouldn't worry that saying "I could be wrong" displays a lack of confidence. In fact it's like saying "I could be wrong because I'm fallable, so if you think that I am, then show me the error in my reasoning." We say this WITH confidence that those arguing against us won't be able to find an error and through that the Holy Spirit can bring them to the truth! Being afraid to say "I could be wrong" is a lack of confidence in God and the truth of our argument. Great Video!