2006-06-16 12:50:39 · 10 answers · asked by The null set 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Or should a genuine explanation go further?
2006-06-16 12:51:41 · update #1
not if you expect a rational and logical response and faith is a substitute for a lack of logic and rational reasoning.
2006-06-16 12:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by UCSC Slugmaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Christians are to give a reason for the hope that is in them. Biblical faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. God is not seen but it is clear that there must be something eternal and that only some is eternal (the creator is God) and that God as infinitely good will overcome all evil (both moral and natural). It is in the goodness of God that Christians are to hope.
2006-06-17 22:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by echotexture 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes.
Knowledge is based on experience.
Personal direct experience.
Belief is the trust one has on what other people say about something.
Therefore, faith (or trust) it's not only a valid answer to a question involving belief. It's actually the only valid answer.
If you know something, you don't say "I believe".
You just say what you know, and why.
2006-06-17 01:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by Aritmentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just shows that you are lazy and can't find a better reason. Faith, especially the Christian faith, can be controversial in many discussions.
So you can't just say, "Because Jesus said" when asked a question like that.
2006-06-16 19:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it circles the question because belief is just another way of saying faith. It's a bit like someone asking another, "Why are your eyes closed?" and the person replies, "Because I put my lids down."
2006-06-16 21:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, 'faith' is truly some people's explanation, so that should suffice. However, I'm sure some people have more indepth reasons they believe.
2006-06-16 19:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the question is why do "YOU" believe then any answer which is honestly the reason that "YOU" believe is legit. Who is someone else to question your personal reasons for belief in anything....
2006-06-16 19:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by Question Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have faith in that answer!...grin. It depends on what you're asking...for example...prove to me that religious texts are given to mortals by greater beings! Can't be done. Prove to me that G-d loves you...can't be done. So all you have left is faith!
2006-06-16 19:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by SolMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO-NO FAITH IS A FIVE LETTER WORD FOR, I'VE GIVING UP AND THROUGH MY BRAIN IN THE GARBAGE.
2006-06-16 20:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by HANG MAN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Though it is a little short.
2006-06-17 05:03:06 · answer #10 · answered by welcome_to_how_things_will_be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋