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To: OWK
faith (fayth) n. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.

As I said... in the context of this discussion, faith and knowledge are mutually exclusive. If knowledge is acquired to substantiate a given premise, it is no longer held on faith.

Faith requires an absence of substantiating knowledge.

Not really. Just because the belief exists regardless of evidence, that does not mean there cannot be evidence, as well. Faith exists independent of proof, but belief can be bolstered by both faith and evidence.

865 posted on 01/05/2002 9:32:34 AM PST by Celtjew Libertarian
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To: Celtjew Libertarian
Not really. Just because the belief exists regardless of evidence, that does not mean there cannot be evidence, as well. Faith exists independent of proof, but belief can be bolstered by both faith and evidence.

I have an open mind. Please present this evidence that I may independently reproduce test it and reproduce the results. Remember, this evidence must be falsifiable.

867 posted on 01/05/2002 9:35:28 AM PST by LuvItOrLeaveIt
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