Faith, wisdom and knowledge are tricky. I know a dementia patient with tremendous faith. Faith is when you believe "in" Jesus Christ our Lord. This is the "being" mode. Knowledge and understanding, though very important, bring the "having" mode more into play and we must be careful.
My earlier post was a weak attempt to show the problem of "having" expectations. They bring disappointment. Does God want us to be disappointed? or does he want us to be joyful?
Sure. I get what you’re saying.
I think the problem comes from our understanding of things. In this case, I understand a “study” to be an activity in which those participating gain a better understanding of something. I have never been one, even as a child, to simply accept “this is how it is.” Not every question can be answered, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be asked.
But then, that’s one thing that made me settle into the parish where my wife and I are currently members. One of the clergy, who sponsored me for my Baptism (and thus is a kind of “God-father”), regularly entertains me questioning nature and engages in conversations that go beyond “because that’s how it is.”
I don’t like it when people give that kind of answer, and I REALLY don’t like it when people accept it.
Still, you’re right. There is a fine line we must be careful about.