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is “faith” sometimes a euphemism for “belief”?

November 14, 2007

I’m told in a Moodle discussion forum:

[The Bible being the Word of God] is a belief completely based on faith.

What is the difference between belief and faith?

Of course, I’m not talking about trusting someone – that kind of faith is common. For instance, I have faith that in the near future – to the best of your ability – you’re going to take interest in your studies. I have good reason to believe this to be true based upon my experience. That sort of faith is different, no?

I ask because I find the word “based” interesting. What is the “base” of Christianity and how is it any different than a belief?


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