2007-08-26 08:03:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
One could say that faith, i.e., belief in spite of no evidence, is deceiving oneself. It could also be said that belief can be a source of inspiration that leads to a realty, a fact. Faith is most appropriately used in a religious context. Having faith "can" give comfort, & provide a humane moral compass. Would this be deceit?
Humans know so little; there is much that cannot be empirically proven, yet have not been disproven, either.
2007-08-26 10:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe that anything can be manipulated into something bad in the wrong hands, in this case the wrong minds....people seem to play on words, thoughts, beliefs, just trying to get other people to see it their way, even if their way isn't good at all..... faith is based on beliefs....so it really depends on what the faith is based on.... so if what the belief the person is basing the faith on isn't good..... they are only deceiving themselves....
2007-08-27 03:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by Country 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is not deceiving. It makes no assumptions, has no expectations, it embraces everything that is but can elect to respond (rather than react) intelligently to experience and observation. Faith is an entrustment, without expectation of reward, like love. What is deceptive is BELIEF, which most mistake for faith. Belief makes assumptions, has expectations, and can feel betrayed when its scripts are not fulfilled. Beliefs are illusions, which, if persisted with in defiance of experience and observation, become delusions - and delusions are deceptive, and dangerous. Critical thought is the antidote.
2007-08-26 22:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Faith is a creative force..."according to your faith, so shall it be"
Logically, if you really believe you will achieve something specific, you will act and perform in ways that give you a greater chance of actually achieving it, even if its just the confidence and charisma that arise from it all. Also, the other way, if you have faith in negative things, you may be setting the stage for just that.
2007-08-26 23:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by million$gon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes faith can be deceiving in many ways.obstacles can appear from thin air.people can deceive you,and lead you off the garden path.it is most important to be true to oneself.
2007-08-26 22:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, by definition. Faith is belief in something that cannot be proven. Where is the possibility of deceit ? Belief based on proofs, false or not, is not faith. Credo quia impossibile. I believe *because* it is impossible. That is faith.
2007-08-26 23:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not for me :))) I have faith and will continue to have faith.......The sunlight of Gods presence is on my path..trust and go forward unafraid.......
"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength" Isaiah 30:15
2007-08-27 00:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Rita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is the absence of things hoped 4 and the evidence of things not seen.The stronger ur faith the better ur chances of receiving wat u hope 4.To have faith in someone makes the person feel obligated 2 keep havin faith in him or her.Faith definetly brings results.
2007-08-26 15:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by masteeko 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If misplaced, yes, it can be deceiving...
2007-08-27 00:16:41 · answer #9 · answered by P'quaint! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she's pretty straightforward. Of course I don't know her as well as I should.
2007-08-27 03:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Meng-Tzu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋