Or we may doubt that there is a God, let alone one who is with and for us. Doubt, though concerned with facts, is not primarily about them but rather about our emotional sensation of connection, security and confidence. It is noteworthy that we often attempt to solve our problems of doubt by acquiring more information—and this is not to be despised. If we doubt our knowledge of the proper medication to give to a patient, it is a good thing to double check. In this sense, doubt is a mental function that serves the purpose of our greater good.
