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'''Fear''' is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]]. | '''Fear''' is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]]. | ||
| − | Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the | + | Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" (Proverbs 9:10). |
The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor deity called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]]. | The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor deity called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:38, August 11, 2010
Fear is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of faith.
Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive Biblical meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and respect: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).
The Ancient Greeks personified fear as a minor deity called Phobos[1], who gives his name to one of the satellites of Mars.