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In reply to the discussion: How Can I Possibly Believe That Faith Is Better Than Doubt? [View all]MineralMan
(146,262 posts)12. Many atheists, like myself, also have faith.
It's just not faith in unseen supernatural entities and events.
I have faith that I will live into my 80s at least. Why? Because both of my parents are living at age 93. I could be wrong, of course, but at age 72, I'm making plans based on that.
I have faith that Democrats will regain control of federal government. Again, I could be wrong, but trends point in that direction.
I have faith that there will be amazing scientific advances in the next decade.
I do not have faith in deities, nor in any form of personal existence after my death. I can find no reason to have such faith, so I do not waste my time on that
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Keep your faith to yourself, if that is not possible then let your faith do good
Angry Dragon
Dec 2017
#2
"To say that truth is only intelligible through reason is itself a statement of faith."
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2017
#6
Don't be silly. Humans are imperfect, whether using using logic or emotion...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2017
#9
No, it doesn't. It speaks more of a continuum. Since before Aristotle there has been discussion...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2017
#16
You are saying the only form of faith is religious? I am saying it is all a continuum...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2017
#19
Religious faith may be a small part of emotions, but they claim a huge part of society
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2017
#31
That is overly harsh, and says religion has no redeeming virtue and is responsible for...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2017
#32