Introduction:
Clear-cut definition of terms in religious matters, bold facing of the logical implications of religious views, is by many persons regarded as an impious proceeding.
Meaning those who look always for a black and white terminology (i.e. fundamentalists) and those who are persuaded to make haste conclusion believing they are smart enough (the liberals) to do so, are very actually on the unholy path of displaying irreverence to God.
The same types, will never stand amid the shocks of life:
The type of religion which rejoices in the pious sound of traditional phrases, regardless of their meanings, or shrinks from "controversial" matters, will never stand amid the shocks of life.
The introduction alone is quite impressive thus far:
In the sphere of religion, as in other spheres, the things about which men are agreed are apt to be the things that are least worth holding; the really important things are the things about which men will fight.
Just from the above quote I concur already very strongly when dealing with examples such as Sunday School, Bible study feedbacks that's frequently worthless. They weren't asking challenging questions, or display opposition, but mere support. It's not that they do not have disagreements, but perhaps, for them: "I will support you no matter what, where we disagree, I am always right, you are always wrong, no need to discuss it to turn things ugly." Thus, they pursuit for things least worth holding.
To be continued...