2007-09-06 14:26:00 · 18 answers · asked by harry b 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are closely related. When we think postive thoughts it streghtens our belief and when we believe we can do.
It also depends on if you are asking about a faith in a diety. That is different. but having faith inourselves and our abilities is to me closely related to positive thinking.
2007-09-06 14:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say with positive thinking I am relying on myself to get something accomplished. With faith, I'm relying on my Father's guidance to get it done. I like this: Positive thinking?" As he thinks in his heart, so is he.."Prov 23:7.
Faith? "...the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen" "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Heb.11:1,3. All of Hebrews chapter one gives many biblical accounts accomplished through faith.
I still don't know if I explained it right! Hope it makes sense.
2007-09-06 21:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by dawnUSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salam
Faith is like positive thinking yes I agree but Faith incompasses the ability to think positive and have positive outcomes through the guiding light of The Lord Allah SWT
2007-09-06 21:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. It is of big difference.
faith
faith [fayth]
(plural faiths)
noun
1. belief or trust: belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, especially without logical proof
I wouldn't put my faith in him to straighten things out.
2. religion or religious group: a system of religious belief, or the group of people who adhere to it
3. trust in God: belief in and devotion to God
Her faith is unwavering.
4. set of beliefs: a strongly held set of beliefs or principles
people of different political faiths
5. loyalty: allegiance or loyalty to somebody or something
[13th century. Via Old French feid < Latin fides "trust, belief"]
keep faith with somebody or something to be loyal or true to a person or promise
keep the faith do not despair regardless of what may happen
Keep the faith; we'll get through this.
on faith without demanding proof
That is the meaning of faith and positive thinking is a simple word which maybe you know it.
jtm
2007-09-06 21:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Faith is taking what we believe and doing it (Faith without works is dead - read James). Positive thinking is just a mental attitude, really.
2007-09-06 21:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
faith is believing in some abstract god and obeying rules to get a better place after death. positive thinking is putting a happy spin on day to day life.
2007-09-06 21:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by justme 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No positive thinking is more an attitude similar to hope . faith is an unreasonable belief for no tangible reason.
if one takes their hands off the steering wheel because they believe god will steer for them this kind of belief is faith on the other hand if they have a good attitude they will hope they don't die .
2007-09-06 21:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Positive thinking is just that. Faith is belief that is not based on proof.
2007-09-06 21:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by nobody important 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No. Faith is still based on the truth. Positive thinking is based on what you want it to be.
2007-09-06 21:32:55 · answer #9 · answered by Bug YA 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Positive thinking will get the job done... faith is for people whom can't think for themselves... I know God exist, cause I can see what He has created.
2007-09-06 21:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋