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Precisely defining "faith" is an interesting challenge.  One definition is that faith is "realizing the [[infinity|infinite]], and using it for good."  Faith overcomes [[liberal denial]].  Faith is the antidote to [[addiction]], as infinite good is needed to overcome an infinite harmful obsession (addiction).  ''See also [[defining faith]]''.
 
Precisely defining "faith" is an interesting challenge.  One definition is that faith is "realizing the [[infinity|infinite]], and using it for good."  Faith overcomes [[liberal denial]].  Faith is the antidote to [[addiction]], as infinite good is needed to overcome an infinite harmful obsession (addiction).  ''See also [[defining faith]]''.
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The entire Chapter 11 of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#11:1|Epistle to the Hebrews]], possibly written by [[Jesus]], is devoted to explaining faith, which is unique to [[Christianity]].
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The entire Chapter 11 of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#11:1|Epistle to the Hebrews]], possibly spoken by [[Jesus]] on the [[Road to Emmaus]], is devoted to explaining faith, which is unique to [[Christianity]].
    
Faith is more than mere thought, emotion, and belief.  Faith elevates one's being, while belief is limited to a mental state or emotion.  Faith implies a [[causation|causal]] role by the believer in an outcome,<ref>For example, the Biblical [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith.</ref> or in overcoming a personal fear.  Faith also implies advancement or accomplishment of something good, while mere belief does not achieve by itself.  
 
Faith is more than mere thought, emotion, and belief.  Faith elevates one's being, while belief is limited to a mental state or emotion.  Faith implies a [[causation|causal]] role by the believer in an outcome,<ref>For example, the Biblical [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith.</ref> or in overcoming a personal fear.  Faith also implies advancement or accomplishment of something good, while mere belief does not achieve by itself.  
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