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Mike Dee's avatar

We all have beliefs. The question is how certain are we of those beliefs?

I would posit that FAITH (religious or otherwise) is the level of certainty you have in a particular belief.

I am certain that gravity will take over if I walk off a cliff.

If you are 100% certain, you will bet your life on your belief. Anything else means you are not quite certain.

So the question about belief is this: Will you bet your life?

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sunsandwind's avatar

Excellent piece. I'm currently navigating a situation where critical thinking is crucial for a decision. Both belief and knowledge are useful, one does not negate the other. They are complementary.

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