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Removed unsupported assertion that virtually everyone is plagued by addiction - left the part about faith helping overcome it
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Faith embodies more than belief in two significant respects.  First, faith implies a causal role by the believer in an outcome, as in [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith or in overcoming a personal fear.  Second, faith implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing.
 
Faith embodies more than belief in two significant respects.  First, faith implies a causal role by the believer in an outcome, as in [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith or in overcoming a personal fear.  Second, faith implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing.
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Faith plays a central role in overcoming [[addiction]].  Virtually everyone is plagued by one or more addictions, and faith enables overcoming those weaknesses.
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Faith plays a central role in overcoming [[addiction]].   
    
Faith is also helpful in overcoming fear, such as fear of public speaking,  appearing on [[television]], or standing up to a [[bully]].
 
Faith is also helpful in overcoming fear, such as fear of public speaking,  appearing on [[television]], or standing up to a [[bully]].
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