2006-07-23 04:01:47 · 17 answers · asked by trevell11 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It is the state of believing in something that can not be sensed in the normal fashion. Whether it is God, love, or a friend's word, these are things that can not be seen or felt, heard, tasted or smelled. We choose to believe them or not, and that makes it a matter of faith.
I suppose some would argue that you can feel God or love, and that you can hear a friend's word, but it is deeper than this. In addition, I am talking about feeling in merely the sense of touch. In the Bible, Jesus says "Blessed are those who beliveve and yet have not seen." That is about as good a summary of faith as I can tell you.
2006-07-23 04:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2.Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust.
3,Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with ones supporters. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
4.A set of principles
2006-07-23 11:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by crystalwitchayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: 1faith
Pronunciation: 'fAth
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural faiths /'fAths, sometimes 'fA[th]z/
Etymology: Middle English feith, from Anglo-French feid, fei, from Latin fides; akin to Latin fidere to trust -- more at BIDE
1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : LOYALTY b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions
2 a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust
3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs
synonym see BELIEF
- on faith : without question
Main Entry: 2faith
Function: transitive verb
archaic : BELIEVE, TRUST
2006-07-23 11:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ray T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's believing in something you don't see. We have faith everyday without noticing it. It's like you send a letter to someone. You don't begin worrying that they won't get it. The faith is that you mail it and know they will get it cause the mailman will deliver it to them. That's what faith is. You believe yet you don't see or know for sure.
2006-07-23 11:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ahhh....Me Time 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, where am I with all this...? Where has this journey taken me, and how should it impact my life? I intellectually believe that certain things happened in history, but what does that really mean for my life today...?
What is belief? What is faith?
Although the Christian faith is not based purely on evidence, it is definitely supported by evidence. Faith is not about turning off the brain and merely relying on the heart, or squashing reason in favor of emotion. No, Christian faith is about seeking and knowing Jesus with all facets of the human character. It's not a "blind faith" as I once thought... It's a "calculated faith" based on a preponderance of the evidence. Well, I've collected the evidence, and I've put it on trial... After a number of months in the jury room, I have returned with my personal verdict... Jesus Christ is who he claims to be... the Son of God who came to this earth about 2,000 years ago to offer true and lasting hope for mankind.
OK, now what...? I intellectually believe, by a preponderance of the evidence, that God exists, that the Bible is true, and that Jesus is his Son... How does this affect me? What is faith, as far as it concerns me?
I love the metaphor of a chair... Find the chair closest to you. Look at it closely. Examine its design. Is it structurally sound? Is it sufficiently engineered? Will the materials chosen by the manufacturer support your weight?
Most likely, you picked a chair that you believe will support you. That's belief. You applied logic, knowledge and experience to make an informed intellectual decision.
Now sit in the chair... That's faith! At one point, intellectual assent only goes so far. True living requires that we put our beliefs into action. Intellectual belief without actionable faith is hollow and meaningless...
Have you ever heard about the guy who walked a tight rope across Niagra Falls? Many people watched him do it. To them he asked, "Do you believe I can walk a tight rope across the Falls?" They all replied, "Yes." They had already seen him do it.
Then he pushed a wheel barrow on a tight rope across Niagra Falls. When he completed the feat, he asked the onlookers, "Do you believe I can walk a tight rope across the Falls pushing a wheel barrow?" To that they replied unanimously, "Yes." Because they saw him do that too.
Finally, a buddy of the tight rope walker climbs into the wheel barrow and the tight rope walker pushes him across the Falls. Wow, what a daring feat! When they finished, the tight rope walker asked the crowd, "Do you believe I can walk a tight rope across the Falls pushing a wheel barrow with a person in it?" To that they exclaimed, "Yes!" For they were now believers in this guy's awesome abilities.
Then he looked at the crowd and asked, "Who's next?"
There you have it... Belief vs. Faith...!
2006-07-23 11:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by whizitincognito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acting and thinking in a manner that is influenced by a subject that has not been proved, IE belief in nebula/gas cloud theory of celestial development, hoping for salvation, etc.
2006-07-23 11:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by miknave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its superstitious belief in a spirit world that does not exist, that begging this spirit will somehow save you from imaginary disasters. Rituals like crossing yourself, or sacred magic amulets like The Cross are supposed to have magic power to influence the imaginary diety.
2006-07-23 11:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An illusion that gives false reason to ignore the facts and reality
2006-07-23 11:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by dWs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a 2 year old little girl who use'd to live with me.
2006-07-23 11:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring logic to fit in.
2006-07-23 11:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋