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beggar's belief 

To defy or go beyond what is believable. Something so extraordinary that it can’t be believed or described coherently, almost sounding impossible or insane.
To think that within 15 years humans will not only have visited Mars, but possibly even begun the process of colonizing our solar system is just beggar's belief.
beggar's belief by madoliva May 9, 2016
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Belief corral 

An existential enclosure for confining sheeple, precluding independent thinking that might lead to freedom from servitude to, for example, religion.
When I started pointing out the way Christianity had co-opted longstanding cultural traditions in order to consolidate its power base, and how little of the 'unique' aspects of his religion were in fact unique, I realized I had wandered out of his belief corral - I might as well have been talking to myself.
Belief corral by Shlomo Hussein January 18, 2009
what you accept as true or real
I believe that the sun will rise tomorrow. I cannot NOT believe it no matter how hard I try. This belief is not under my control. None of my beliefs are.
belief by yorrick hunt January 29, 2008

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction 

One of the best series ever created. BB:FOF went on for four seasons.

BB:FOF was a one hour show. It would show five stories (known as "segments") that were inspired by actual events (supposedly) that were "Beyond Belief". Some would be fact, and some would be fiction. It would be revealed with segments were fact or fiction at the end of the show.

The show premiered on May 1, 1997 and was last aired on September 1, 2002. FOX originally was broadcasting the show, but Sci-Fi eventually took over. The last marathon of BB:FOF ever put on Sci-Fi was back in August of 2005.

Sometimes, BB:FOF is ended with a question mark. It would sometmes be known as: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction?

James Brolin was the original host, but Jonathon Frakes eventually replaced him.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction was such an awesome series. I hope it comes out on DVD.

Luxury beliefs 

Ideas and opinions that confer status and the upper class, while taking a toll on the lower class.
"Luxury beliefs are the new powdered wig."
Luxury beliefs by GhostlySwan August 5, 2020

trumpian belief 

This belief is factually proven wrong. Yet you choose to believe in the idea and to openly and whole-heartedly promote it.
Trumpian belief
Her: It's Christmas soon, and Santa Clause is going to ride in on her open one-horse sleigh to bring you presents.
trumpian belief by derliebej October 3, 2017