Is there an opposite of them? If so, what would they be?
2007-07-03 07:06:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do....I also boast a healthy dose of sarcasm and a general disdain.
2007-07-03 07:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I consider them valuable tools to avoid being tricked or conned. I am skeptical of salesmen, politicians, and clergy men because they all ask for my money. I want to know what I'll get in return for my money. This isn't as much a virtue as it is a self protection mechanism. The opposite of skepticism is faith, believing in something without proof.
2007-07-03 14:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by razzthedestroyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly they are virtues! Being willing and able to question everything you here is part of logical investigation. The opposite of skepticism is faith, which is the utter certainty that something is correct despite logic and evidence.
2007-07-03 14:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, God Bless you for your question.
Secondly, both are virtues. God doesn't want blind faith--otherwise He would not have given us free will. He invites scrutiny and doubt. Jesus didn't scorn Thomas for doubting His resurrection--He proved Himself. God still does the same if you are an honest seeker of truth.
As for the opposites, they would be not only blind faith, but also blind disbelief. To reject the truth simply because it doesn't fit your self-imposed parameters is just as foolish as blindly following without discernment.
2007-07-03 14:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by Todd J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't, but religious people do ...
add: EVIL, fear, greed, corruption of power to religious virtues.
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2007-07-03 14:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mild Skepticism is important so we dont get suckered in, so yes, it is a virtue. Doubt isnt.
2007-07-03 14:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by goatman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do.
Gullibility and fatih would be opposites of Skepticism and doubt.
2007-07-03 14:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
skepticism... trust
doubt... assurance
not sure if they are virtues though, but they can be virtuous traits when used to do good.
2007-07-03 14:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are High Virtues.
The opposites would be gullibility and naivety.
2007-07-03 14:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by Alan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The highest,along with the pursuit of truth.
Blind faith and acceptance of ignorance.
2007-07-03 14:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider them needed tools to see truth.
2007-07-03 14:09:58 · answer #11 · answered by msuetonius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋