Belief that does not rest on logical proof or theological evidence.
Although it is the opposite of reason, belief that is based on proof and evidence, faith is not limited to the religious and theological arenas. It takes a certain amount of faith to trust causality and repeatability (refer to Hume's philosophy), two fundamental principles that scientific research is based on.
It requires just as much faith to say for certain that there is no god as it does to say there is one, perhaps even more since there is no 2000 year old book to base your arguments on.
Any beliefs that are not 100% supported by facts and evidence. This includes religious beliefs, hope for the future, and trust in other people as well as trust in the truthfulness of scientific theories.
Where there is doubt, faith is needed.
Although it is the opposite of reason, belief that is based on proof and evidence, faith is not limited to the religious and theological arenas. It takes a certain amount of faith to trust causality and repeatability (refer to Hume's philosophy), two fundamental principles that scientific research is based on.
It requires just as much faith to say for certain that there is no god as it does to say there is one, perhaps even more since there is no 2000 year old book to base your arguments on.
Any beliefs that are not 100% supported by facts and evidence. This includes religious beliefs, hope for the future, and trust in other people as well as trust in the truthfulness of scientific theories.
Where there is doubt, faith is needed.
I have faith that the career path I've chosen will bring me many megatons o' moolah.
I have faith that the Bible and my church are right in their teachings, and will lead me to become a better person.
It may answer so many questions that the rest of the world leaves unanswered, but it still takes a LOT of faith to believe in something as ridiculous as quantum mechanics.
I have faith that the Bible and my church are right in their teachings, and will lead me to become a better person.
It may answer so many questions that the rest of the world leaves unanswered, but it still takes a LOT of faith to believe in something as ridiculous as quantum mechanics.
by Marco262 April 15, 2006
Get the faithmug. "We may define "faith" as the firm belief in something for which there is no evidence. Where there is evidence, no one speaks of "faith." We do not speak of faith that two and two are four or that the earth is round. We only speak of faith when we wish to substitute emotion for evidence. The substitution of emotion for evidence is apt to lead to strife, since different groups, substitute different emotions."
— Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
— Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
by ~The Nameless One~ July 20, 2008
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Get the faithmug. by Fuchsia April 6, 2005
Get the faithmug. 1. religion, with a trust and loyalty & belief in God or a god.
2. a belief invented by a business organisation that is unfalsifiable but is obeyed because such a business said so, this is especially the case with AMORC, Scientology and even solipsism.
3. confidence and trust.
2. a belief invented by a business organisation that is unfalsifiable but is obeyed because such a business said so, this is especially the case with AMORC, Scientology and even solipsism.
3. confidence and trust.
I have faith that the groceries will arrive on time before long.
My religion is my faith, I trust in God.
My only faith is science.
I have a faith in the Rosicrucian Order because I trust in no literal God.
My religion is my faith, I trust in God.
My only faith is science.
I have a faith in the Rosicrucian Order because I trust in no literal God.
by badmouth December 20, 2018
Get the faithmug. a belief of something that is, or something that has or will happen despite the lack of proof: sometimes none at all.
by Veridicule June 20, 2019
Get the faithmug. A girl with the brightest, most beautiful green eyes you could possible see. She has shiny blond/brown hair and never has a bad hair day. She never complains and is the coolest chick to hang out with. Absolutely one of the biggest badasses I’ve ever met. She seems to flirt with almost every guy in the school with how nice she is but will never date, probably never. If you know a faith like I do, you are the luckiest person around and make sure to know that.
Joey -“Hey man, I think I’m pretty into the girl she was giving me that vibe ya know.”
Joey’s friend - “Faith?! That’s funny, she’s the hardest girl to get with don’t you know?”
Joey’s friend - “Faith?! That’s funny, she’s the hardest girl to get with don’t you know?”
by ohnoisthataginger! September 22, 2018
Get the faithmug.