Tell me please. Do you know exactly what you are talking when you talk about your faith?

Answer 1

Yes, I read my bible.

Answer 2

I dont know if you mean a particular faith, like Christianity, or faith in general. I dont claim to know what I'm talking about, of any particular faith, as I am still looking to see if I can settle on one that has been established already, some already organized religion. I feel that Judaism is a true faith for me, though I'm aware there are many prejudices, misconceptions, and fears about it. As far as that goes, I can talk about having a feeling of its being true, but only after 13 years of seeking for Truth. I can only talk of a feeling of its being true, and suggest trying it for yourself. I myself do not know how to prove a feeling; it has to be experienced by each person. Faith in general is similar; having faith in God or faith in an afterlife. It's a feeling that it is true--have not had any actual validation. Maybe some people have. So without faith, I would be an agnostic. The feeling of faith is similar to starting a new job, but less intense. It could also be compared to what it feels like when you are preparing to leave for a vacation or road trip.

Answer 3

No, if you mean do I know the precise explanation of every aspect of my faith. I do know my interpretation of much study and experience in my faith. I do know that some of what I know is revealed by the Holy Spirit for greater understanding... else why would the first reading of the Bible revealed little understanding and now, years later, what confused me only reveals itself as the truth. So, yes and no, depending on what you define as "exactly what you are talking about".

Answer 4

One answer came from a minister who said that he/she understood what they were talking about when they spoke of their faith, this surprises me. The more I come to understanding my faith, the less, I find, I truly understand. Knowledge of what we believe is always distant much in the same way that we cannot quantify the work of Bach or the rhetoric of James Joyce. I beleive because I do and could never present mathematical proofs.

Answer 5

For me I am talking about my belief in Christ - that is a faith that is intellectually satisfying as well as emotionally and spiritually satisfying.

Faith is the knowledge and acceptance within me that is foundational to my relationship with Christ. The bible says that faith is the essence of things hoped for and in this case it can also be the knowledge and anticipation of future eternal life with Christ. My faith is an understanding and commitment that is life changing and gives my life security and significance. It is the most valuable thing I possess because it enables me to have a restored relationship with my creator.

Answer 6

Definately. I am talking about my trust, confidence and beleiving in God, the truth of God, and the power of God. The word faith means that and istranslated from hebrew and greek words that mean trust, confidence or beleiving depending on the context.

So for me, faith is all three of those.

Answer 7

I read my Bible everyday and believe that it's the inerrant, infallible Word of God. The Bible is written so that even a child can understand it, yet to unbelievers, it will seem like foolishness. When you become a believer, the Holy Spirit will reveal all the mysteries contained in the Bible.

Answer 8

I know percisely what I am talking about when I speak of my faith. That is why I know how strongly someone else may beleive as well.

Answer 9

It seems a little odd to try and intellectualize faith. They are far removed from one another.. Such a process only invites more intellectualizing and takes one away from faith.

Answer 10

Absolutely precisely. Check out "Rational Spirituality" on the Dhaxem website. You will see what I mean.

Answer 11

Oh yes. There is no "right" or "wrong" in Judaism -- simply encounters with God. No one suffers eternal punishment for even the most egregious of sins.

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