Misconceptions on Intelligencia and Faith

I always had the idea that the reason a lot of smart people weren't Christians was because they were smart and they knew something that I didn't and I was glad to be an ignorant believer because it made me happy.

However, lately, I've realized that there are a lot of REALLY smart Christians. Not like, "oh, you aced that exam? shoot, you're smart." More like, "You figured out how to make a chemically induced explosive device all on your own when you were 12 years old?" smart.

That said, I do think that there is a correlation to being smart and having a smaller chance of being a man of faith. It's not intelligence. It's pride. Smart people have a tendency of relying on their intellect a lot. Now, when they face something that basically tells them, "You will never know all of me even if you extensively study me for all eternity", is a bit daunting and difficult for them to accept. It's really a shame how people can hold on to their pride for so long. :-j|