2006-09-09 22:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by the last ninja 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
MamaBear:
I see where you are coming from, but there are a number of definitions of faith, and I mean faith in the theological sense-
Oxford English Dictionary Definition (in theological context):
Faith, n.: Belief in the authenticity of divine revelation and acceptance of revealed doctrines.
2006-09-09 22:58:59 · update #1
Yes, I'd say so.
In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with faith. We put our faith in a lot of things. But to use faith as a _justification_ is entirely ridiculous.
It's like when believers start tossing around pseudo-science to 'justify' their beliefs and then when real science is presented to them, they cower back, saying 'well, you have free will whether to believe or not'.
It's like, you can't have it both ways. Either acknowledge that belief has no proof and don't even enter the scientific arena, or be prepared to watch your 'proofs' fall by the wayside.
In my opinion faith is not a problem. But faith as a justification is a terrible insult to humankind's intelligence.
2006-09-09 22:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your definition of "faith" is probably messed up. I'm guessing you mean "faith" as "the acceptance of certain ideas, especially religious ones, in the absence of concrete proofs and despite the presence of evidence to the contrary".
That is the only way your question makes sense: with a WRONG definition of faith.
Faith is trust based on past behaviour/acts. Plain and simple. Faith does not abdicate logical thought, it is a continuation of logical thought concerning the future act of some person, animal, or natural act.
"Every time I have placed baking soda in vinegar, it produces foam, salt, and water. I believe if these two elements are vinegar and baking soda, and I combine them in a dish, they will foam, producing salt and water." The person here is displaying an act of faith--she BELIEVES the proper chemical reaction will happen in the right circumstance.
"All of us know Bob is a timely and prompt person. We believe Bob will show up on time." Again, this is an act of faith. Bob's promptness is BELIEVED to be assured, based on past actions.
While tricky sometimes, because it involves actions that have yet to take place, faith is a continuation of logical thought, based on past observances.
2006-09-10 05:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but one might think that if he derives his conclusion from watching chritians. Actually faith can be the easy way, but more often it is due to keen observation and a long history of doing it "my way" and wondering why that is not working. God would be discriminatory to only justify those who can think. Perhaps that is why so many week sticks are out there given us a bad name. There is direction to hide these but we seem to be unable to stop them from being elected president, no doubt non-believing merchants helped.
2006-09-10 05:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all beings have this feeling of greatness within their hearts.it is the spirit of God urging us to manifest GODS presence in our life. some call this prompting "FAITH". to know GOD,enter into your Heart through mind and experience divine unconditional LOVE.
2006-09-10 06:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!
2006-09-10 05:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by Susan K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋