We all have them, we hold on to them, even die for them. But depending on what part of the world we come from, Beliefs are different? So what, exactly is a belief and why do we hold on to them so hard.
2007-07-15 09:09:02 · 7 answers · asked by L Thomas 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A belief is an assertion; it is a claim that "such and such" is true. Our lives are claims about the reality we live in. Moreover, our lives are claims about the best way to live. We are in essence saying that "If you were in my shoes at this time, and place, with my history, you would make the choices I am making."
HTH
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2007-07-15 09:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belief is the psychological state in which an individual is convinced of the truth of a proposition. Like the related concepts truth, knowledge, and wisdom, there is no precise definition of belief on which scholars agree, but rather numerous theories and continued debate about the nature of belief.
2007-07-15 09:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by London qirl . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to believe one thing you necessarily have to disbelieve something else. It's the classic battle of Evil vs Good.
In order to understand this you must be able to "suspend" your belief (this is where faith comes in), and open your mind, to see it anew.
Why do we hold onto them so hard? Because it is like a social club, they make us feel better than others. What are you for/against?
2007-07-15 09:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by phil8656 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A belief is acertaing certain facts and ...well,believing them.Faith on the other hand is putting those beliefs into action.I believe this chair can hold me.When I sit in it ,I put those beliefs into action.
2007-07-15 09:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A belief is a strong thought, made stronger by its evident repeatability, and still stronger by its acceptance by others. It has electromagnetic reality...see The Seth books, by Jane Roberts.
2007-07-15 13:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willpower. To some they believe that god is what gets them through the day. But what they don't realize that god doesn't really exist but it is their mind turning their willpower into a god. When you are real bad shape, like say got into a car accident, you can start to see things that are not real. Yet can help you survive the accident, because its your willpower. Your will to survive.
2007-07-15 09:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acceptance of something.
I believe the sky is blue
That means "I", "sky" and "blue" are common to us.
2007-07-15 09:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋