why dont theists, instead of saying "i have faith that god exists", say "i think that god exists."
calling an opinion, faith, does not promote it into some higher unquestionable form of idea
2007-12-27 02:23:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Opinions are generally formed according to, and subject to revision based on actual facts...
2007-12-27 02:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does promote opinion, because belief in God requires faith. The atheist can't say "I have faith that God does not exist," because an atheist does not have faith.
Tsk Tsk look at all those thumbs down. LOL!
2007-12-27 12:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of faith is being certain of that which as yet is unseen. Everyone has "faith" in something. An atheist has faith in himself. A Christian has faith in GOD. They are both opinions and faiths. We will each have to live with the consequences of our faith. The good news is that GOD sent His Son to die for all of us.
2007-12-27 10:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
faith means believing something with no evidence to support that conclusion.
Atheists do not have "faith" in their convictions, since the evidence shows that their beliefs are based on evidence and reality (there is NO proof of god).
an opinion is very similar, but usually derives from a differing conclusions from evidence.
I think it would be more accurate to say you have faith in god then it would to say "in your opinion" god exists - but the differences are rather trivial. And of course technically meaningless since there is no god.
2007-12-27 10:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by Twist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is unchanging belief in what you presumed to be true. Opinions change. Idea is accepted but not lived upon as a principle in your life. Faith is intricate fabric of your like you base your values and moral ethics.
2007-12-27 10:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith actually originates with God....
and leads to God...
Opinions of man lead a person to false concept of God.
2007-12-27 10:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have faith that Stoke City will get Promoted to the premiership this season.
It doesn't make it true.
2007-12-27 10:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
faith will include knowladge I know God is real and in my life. atheists choose to shut him out.
2007-12-27 10:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone has opinions, but not everyone has faith.
2007-12-27 10:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference, religiously speaking.
2007-12-27 10:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by Blue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋