Some doubted . . . some still do! Why?

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to go. When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted. Jesus came near and spoke to them, “I’ve received all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.” — Matthew 28:16-20

After Easter . . . Jesus has risen from the tomb. He has appeared to hundreds. Yet many still doubted. Many lived in fear of rejection, isolation and even death.

But what about us today? Here in the U.S. we have freedom to worship, to pray, to speak about Jesus, and to attend church. Yet many choose not to do so. many live in fear of peer pressure, job restrictions and rejection from society. Few who call themselves CHRISTian even attend a church! Why? Is it doubt? Is it fear . . . or both?