Chapter II of the Lotus Sutra encourages us to approach the sutra based upon faith, and Chapter XVI opens with the Buddha saying that understanding is by faith. Frequently when the word faith is used there is a subtext present when some people hear it that informs them there should be absolute belief without question in order for faith to be present. It is important to understand that faith in Buddhism is about questioning and exploring. Faith and questioning are not incompatible or exclusive of each other. Our questions are not indicators of doubt and should not be viewed with suspicion or fear.