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Faith is a uniquely Christian concept that means trust or complete confidence in something unseen.  The term lacks a precise definition.  In English the word comes from the Latin word "fidere", meaning "to trust".

Faith is a concept that implies belief or complete confidence in something unseen, and is strongly emphasized in the Christian religion.  The term lacks a precise definition, although several qualities can commonly be ascribed to people of faith (see below).  Its root is the Latin word "fidere", meaning "to trust".

The concept of faith does not exist in other major religions.  While faith is mentioned 229 in the New Testament, faith is mentioned only twice in the Old Testament (KJV).  In an English translation of the Koran (Islam), the concept of submission to Allah is mentioned 11 times, but faith in Allah is only mentioned once.

The concept of faith is not strongly emphasized in other major religions, although it is sometimes mentioned in the Holy Books of major non-Christian religions.  While faith is mentioned 229 times in the New Testament, faith is mentioned only twice in the Old Testament (KJV).  In an English translation of the Koran (Islam), the concept of submission to Allah is mentioned 11 times, but faith in Allah is only mentioned once.

The term "faith" is often used to describe the belief systems of other religions.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith</ref>  Furthermore, it should be noted that in addition to the opinion that the term is uniquely Christian, modern usage of the word "faith" includes many definitions, which are supported by current dictionaries of the English language:<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/faith</ref>

The term "faith" is often used to describe the belief systems of other religions.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith</ref>  Modern usage of the word "faith" includes many definitions, which are supported by current dictionaries of the English language:<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/faith</ref>

:1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.

:1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.

Anyone who believes in somthing that cannot be factualy proven has faith. This any religion on earth has faith including Atheist. As God or God(s) cannot be proven or disproven, it is an act of faith to believe in them.

Anyone who believes in something that cannot be empirically observed has faith. Therefore, adherence to any theistic religion requires faith because the existence of God (or gods) cannot be proven.  

Jesus Christ, having noted the faith and righteousness of a Roman centurion, a Pagan, proclaimed:

Jesus Christ, having noted the faith and righteousness of a Roman centurion, a pagan, proclaimed:

"Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!  And  

"Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!  And