Biblical Answer

When we encounter something that doesn't make sense, it can be a challenging and confusing experience. It's natural to feel frustrated or uncertain when we can't understand something. However, this is where the step-by-step argument and explanation come in - not to use rationalism as a means of bludgeoning people into faith, but to clarify and explain how a biblical, Christian worldview can make sense of everything else. This approach acknowledges that our understanding of the world is influenced by our cultural background and experiences, and that we may need to unshackle ourselves from these influences in order to see things from a different perspective.

The problem of understanding something that doesn't make sense can also be related to the limitations of human knowledge and the complexity of certain concepts. As Hick notes, the attempt to introduce an intuition into a concept that is not perceived immediately cannot be successful, and no amount of teaching and argument can produce the intuition. This is not a matter of right and wrong, but rather a matter of spiritual growth and development. In order to move beyond confusion and uncertainty, we need to seek divine help and assistance, and be willing to let go of our own understanding and trust in God's sovereignty.

In this sense, the process of understanding something that doesn't make sense can be seen as a spiritual journey, rather than a purely intellectual exercise. It requires a willingness to let go of our own understanding and trust in God's plan, even when we don't fully comprehend it. As the Bible says, "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9). This means that our understanding of the world and our place in it is not solely determined by our own rational abilities, but also by our relationship with God and our trust in His sovereignty. By seeking divine help and assistance, we can move beyond confusion and uncertainty, and find a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it.