what is the difference between belief and faith ?

Answer 1

There is definitely a difference; faith is often substituted for religion, on devoted adherence as in the Christian faith, the Jewish faith, & so on. Belief does not focus on religion as faith does--it points AWAY from organized religion, to purely personal "convictions." There are many nuances in "synonyms" & they are all important, if we want to communicate with one another with clarity. I'm glad you asked. (Did you already know???)

Edit: I'm really disappointed in so many of your answers, confusing belief with fact, & so on. Rejection of "faith" doesn't necessarily mean the "belief" is any more valid.

Answer 2

For the most part they are the same, but "faith" is belief along with trust. Belief could be just a knowledge of a fact. In James 2, the devils believe and tremble, but they do not have a faith that is alive and active.
Faith is believing, trusting God to the point that you are willing to follow His direction (obedience).

Answer 3

I can believe George W is the president even though I've never met him, but I wouldn't place my soul in his hands. Do you see the difference? Faith is my belief put into action which effectively MOVES the heart and the Hand of God to work in the life of an individual.

Answer 4

Faith is belief without evidence.
Irrational faith is belief despite contrary evidence.

Answer 5

Belief
1. something believed; an opinion or conviction: a belief that the earth is flat.
2. confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof: a statement unworthy of belief.
3. confidence; faith; trust: a child's belief in his parents.
4. a religious tenet or tenets; religious creed or faith: the Christian belief.

Faith
1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
3. belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
4. belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc.: to be of the same faith with someone concerning honesty.
5. a system of religious belief: the Christian faith; the Jewish faith.
6. the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc.: Failure to appear would be breaking faith.
7. the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc.: He was the only one who proved his faith during our recent troubles.
8. Christian Theology. the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.
—Idiom9. in faith, in truth; indeed: In faith, he is a fine lad.

Answer 6

faith is the belief of something that cannot be proven. Belief is the act of believing. The act of placing confidence or trust in something else.

Answer 7

Belief is the acknowledgment that something (or someone) is fact. Faith is hoping in that which cannot be seen.

Answer 8

Faith is more like the willingness to believe in something before you see the manifestation of it. Whereas Belief is already knowing it is true because you have already seen it or experienced it.

Answer 9

Belief may be grounded on evidence. Faith usually is not.

Answer 10

belief is to belief that God can do anything, Faith, a is where U can trust God to do something. ex.. a person can belief Jesus can walk on water, but the same person can not trust God enough so he can not walk on water with Jesus.