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Suggestion for some theories on why people doubt:

Suggestion for some theories on why people doubt:

'''Past (personal) experiences.''' If something did not work for some reason in the past, people tend to believe that it may not work in the future. For example, baby elephants are secured with chains, while adult elephants are secured with mere ropes. Also, the use of glass to keep a fish from eating another that works even when removed.  

'''Past (personal) experiences.''' If something did not work for some reason in the past, people tend to believe that it may not work in the future. For example, baby elephants are secured with chains, while adult elephants are secured with mere ropes. Also, the use of glass to keep a fish from eating another that works even when removed.  

'''Observation of others.''' For example, if you view someone attempting and failing to walk on water, you may tend to believe that walking on water does not work, period. I suspect that Peter viewed Jesus walking on water, tried it, started to succeed, then remembered past observations and experiences which overwhelmed him, and fell in.[[User:Userafw|Userafw]] 15:32, 14 September 2008 (EDT)

'''Observation of others.''' For example, if you view someone attempting and failing to walk on water, you may tend to believe that walking on water does not work, period. I suspect that Peter viewed Jesus walking on water, tried it, started to succeed, then remembered past observations and experiences which overwhelmed him, and fell in. '''Pessimism/cynicism''' For example, some people succeed at sales, others do not. The difference is eventual doubt or optimism as to whether a sale will be made. [[User:Userafw|Userafw]] 15:32, 14 September 2008 (EDT)