Does the church encourage you to sweep your doubts under the carpet?

How do you deal with doubt? Doubt tends to be viewed very negatively in Christian circles, a sign of weak faith that falls short of God's standards. As a result, many Christians sweep it under the carpet. The Bible reminds us, times of doubt are real - for everyone. There's no need to be ashamed. In fact, doubt can be an opportunity to draw closer to God. He wants us to find answers. Overcoming doubt strengthens our faith and prepares us to come alongside and help others.