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In reply to the discussion: Christianity and atheism are two sides of the same coin [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)45. Therefore you have faith in your belief that we don't know.
I have faith in the scientific process. It isn't always right, but it's usually very reliable because it is based on observable (in most cases) and verifiable data.
Deists, OTOH, tend to have faith in unobservable and unverifiable data. That's what I call "blind faith".
My point is, they are both about faith and any interfaith group should be all inclusive, regardless of belief or disbelief in a deity.
You are right about the different meaning of the word faith. I'm using it in it's more generic, or secular meaning.
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it doesn't take being a person of faith to do that--many people have practices that allow them
niyad
Jun 2013
#2
No. 1) Some nonprofits don't receive income. 2) Some only receive income taxable under 26 U.S.C. 511
AnotherMcIntosh
Jun 2013
#29
Maybe you could point out where it tells us what we should learn from faith
Starboard Tack
Jun 2013
#42
The opening of the "event" made it clear that by "interfaith" the organizers meant "christian
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#14
I agree with much of what you say. AA/NA have been particularly difficult for non-believers.
cbayer
Jun 2013
#25