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→Other Definitions and Religions: clarification
==Other Definitions and Religions==
==Other Definitions and Religions==
Outside of [[Christianity]], faith is misused as a synonym for "belief". The [[Merriam-Webster]] dictionary, for example, includes this definition of faith: "a system of religious beliefs."<ref>http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/faith</ref>
Outside of [[Christianity]], faith is misused as a synonym for any kind of "belief". The [[Merriam-Webster]] dictionary, for example, includes this definition of faith: "a system of religious beliefs."<ref>http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/faith</ref>
Alternatively, faith often refers to a "firm belief in something for which there is no proof" or evidence.
Alternatively, faith often refers to a "firm belief in something for which there is no proof" or evidence.
These differ from Christian faith in the revealed truth that comes only from God through Jesus Christ by the [[Holy Spirit]].
In the [[Koran]], the concept of submission to [[Allah]] is mentioned 11 times, while the concept of faith in Allah is mentioned only once.
In the [[Koran]], the concept of submission to [[Allah]] is mentioned 11 times, while the concept of faith in Allah is mentioned only once.
Faith is emphasized in Christianity but is unrecognized by the worldview of [[Philosophical Skepticism|philosophical skepticism]].
Faith is emphasized in Christianity but is unrecognized by the worldview of [[Philosophical Skepticism|philosophical skepticism]].
== See also ==
== See also ==