Originally posted by The Action Figure
faith ** n.
1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
From dictionary.com. Most pertinent being number two, "Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence"
truth
n. pl. truths (trthz, trths)
1.Conformity to fact or actuality.
2. A statement proven to be or accepted as true.
3. Sincerity; integrity.
4. Fidelity to an original or standard
Here we are looking at both number 1 & 2. Can you factually prove that Hell exists? God? By prove I mean using an academically rigorous, experimentally sound method. Specifically, not faith. As we have shown, faith does not rely on logical proof or material evidence.
Squid, as usual, may be a twit. But he's right, also, in that I agree that it is offensive being told I am going to hell. I don't think that's appropriate. Particularly when this group, as a whole, represents some very non-humanistic ideals. Odd for a brit to jump in on the Religous Right side... I thought you guys were as scared of them as the sentient minority is here in the states.



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