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What do you understand by the term 'faith'? It is a term I have difficulty with. I have felt for quite a while that faith was a last resort after all other avenues of investigation have been exhausted, but for others, faith is the guiding principle of their lives.
Here are some definitions:
When I use the word 'faith' I usually mean definition 2.
When Einstein spoke about religion, he did not mean what we usually mean by that term. Here is how he defined it:
I believe that logical proof and material evidence are 'better' ways to understand the world than faith. But I'm not sure if that belief rests on logical proof and material evidence, or if it is just something I have faith in - I think that's sort of what Einstein meant. Can we prove that logic and science are 'better' than faith?
Here are some definitions:
faith n.
1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity. The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
When I use the word 'faith' I usually mean definition 2.
When Einstein spoke about religion, he did not mean what we usually mean by that term. Here is how he defined it:
Why does Einstein say 'faith' here?Einstein-sensei said:But science can only be created by those who are thoroughly imbued with the aspiration toward truth and understanding. This source of feeling, however, springs from the sphere of religion. To this there also belongs the faith in the possibility that the regulations valid for the world of existence are rational, that is, comprehensible to reason. I cannot conceive of a genuine scientist without that profound faith.
I believe that logical proof and material evidence are 'better' ways to understand the world than faith. But I'm not sure if that belief rests on logical proof and material evidence, or if it is just something I have faith in - I think that's sort of what Einstein meant. Can we prove that logic and science are 'better' than faith?