By: Mark Mierzejewski
As a kid, I was fascinated by big questions: Did Adam have a belly button? Can God make a rock too big for Him to lift? These puzzles sparked my curiosity, especially as a science-minded person hungry for answers. As I grew older, my questions deepened: How did the universe begin? How could energy, space, time, and matter emerge from nothing? These weren’t just intellectual exercises—they were personal quests to understand life’s mysteries.
When I became a Christian, I felt called to bridge my love for science with my faith. Apologetics became my passion, a way to connect these two worlds and provide answers for myself and others. But I noticed a pattern when talking with skeptics, especially atheists. Many objections boiled down to, “If I can’t understand it, it must be impossible.” Pride often stood in the way of taking the next step toward faith.
Then I looked inward and saw the same struggle in myself. Some biblical claims—like the Immaculate Conception, Jesus’ miracles, or the Trinity—defied my grasp. For years, this frustrated me. But as I matured, spent more time in Scripture, and witnessed others wrestle with faith, I began to see things differently. What if God’s wisdom is so far beyond ours that we’re not meant to fully comprehend it? What if our limitations, and even our pride, point us toward humility?
The Bible is filled with stories that don’t align with human logic—stories no human would invent. Every man-made religion offers explanations that fit neatly within our reasoning. But the Bible, inspired by God through human hands, is different. Its 66 books are packed with accounts that challenge our understanding, from miracles to the mystery of original sin. Maybe that’s the point. God’s ways transcend ours, and His love surpasses anything we can imagine.
One question I often hear is, “Did God create us with original sin, only to demand we be good? Isn’t that stacking the deck against us?” It’s a tough one, and I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I’ve come to trust that God, who loves us unconditionally, isn’t setting us up to fail. The doctrine of original sin points to our need for grace, not a divine setup for failure. Scripture tells us God’s love is perfect (1 John 4:8), and His plans are for our good (Jeremiah 29:11). Even when I can’t fully understand, I trust the Creator of the universe has reasons rooted in love.
When faced with hard questions—like why a newborn suffers or why evil exists—I’ve learned to lean into humility. My understanding will always fall short, but God’s doesn’t. His love is the foundation of every answer, even the ones I can’t yet see. And that’s enough for me to keep wrestling, keep seeking, and keep trusting.