Most of us have heard of Jesus' disciple named Thomas. He is traditionally known in many westernized Christian circles as the one disciple that doubted Jesus' resurrection. Our overall opinion of him is... well..., negative. Even his name is seen in a negative light - Thomas the doubter. I have literally heard whole sermons preached on Thomas and doctrines created and hailed as the true spiritual meaning of his name.

One such doctrine called Thomas "two-faced" and "double-minded" because the literal meaning of the name is double or twin. This preacher butchered Thomas' name and character and made Jesus seem absolutely dreadful. I mean... who wants a master or leader who recognizes one of their struggles in one of the most vulnerable times in their life to consider it a weakness and berate them for it? That's right - absolutely no one!

But in this teaching, that's exactly how he made it sound. One would picture Jesus walking up to a man who had deeply loved him and faithfully served h...