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::::::Well of course now we're getting into, what does he mean by that? He could mean, not that Christianity is the only belief that uses faith, but that Christianity is the only correct form of faith (because of the object of it's faith, which is Jesus Christ). I would say it's not good to have any faith that pleases oneself or gives a warm fuzzy feeling, but that one's faith be grounded in truth, and have the proper object of faith. --[[User:Ymmotrojam|Ymmotrojam]] 10:45, 23 March 2007 (EDT)
::::::Well of course now we're getting into, what does he mean by that? He could mean, not that Christianity is the only belief that uses faith, but that Christianity is the only correct form of faith (because of the object of it's faith, which is Jesus Christ). I would say it's not good to have any faith that pleases oneself or gives a warm fuzzy feeling, but that one's faith be grounded in truth, and have the proper object of faith. --[[User:Ymmotrojam|Ymmotrojam]] 10:45, 23 March 2007 (EDT)
:::::::When writing an encyclopedic entry, it's important to be clear in meaning. And this is (supposed to be) an encyclopedic entry. If an entry (and especially the main page intro I quoted) is phrased in a way that says "X" but actually maybe might read "Well, sorta X if we look at it this way, otherwise Y." if you approach it with the right assumptions, then it still says "X" to anybody who happens to have another interpretation. That's why we have the rules about truth, verifiability, and sourcing. Andy is a LAWYER. He should very well know to avoid phrases that have to be interpreted. And when the main page entry reads "Did you know that faith is a uniquely Christian concept?", then I won't read it as "Did you know that Christianity may not actually be the only religion that has the concept of faith, but from my Christian point of view, it's the only correct one." (which can actually be just as insulting, come to think of it). --[[User:Sid 3050|Sid 3050]] 11:11, 23 March 2007 (EDT)
I've attributed the quote to Andy in the "doesn't" section. [[User:Nematocyte|Nematocyte]] 07:32, 23 March 2007 (EDT)
I've attributed the quote to Andy in the "doesn't" section. [[User:Nematocyte|Nematocyte]] 07:32, 23 March 2007 (EDT)