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'''Belief''' is the state where an individual accepts a premise to be true. | '''Belief''' is the state where an individual accepts a premise to be true. | ||
| − | Belief is weaker than [[faith]]. While both are based in part on logic or evidence, faith goes beyond belief in realizing the unseen and achieving good based on it. | + | Belief is weaker than [[faith]]. While both are based in part on logic or evidence, faith goes beyond belief in realizing the unseen and achieving good based on it. "You believe that God is [[Monotheism|one]]; you do well. Even the [[demon]]s believe—and shudder." James 2:19. |
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 16:01, September 17, 2019
Belief is the state where an individual accepts a premise to be true.
Belief is weaker than faith. While both are based in part on logic or evidence, faith goes beyond belief in realizing the unseen and achieving good based on it. "You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder." James 2:19.