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One Viewpoint:
Faith, or "belief", is the acceptance of a statement without requiring evidence. It follows that faith is neither scientific nor rational.
A believer writes: "Yet there is "enough evidence" for God's existence that unfortunately does not "prove" his existence."
This begs two questions: (i) please give some examples of such evidence; and (ii) why is such evidence insufficient to amount to proof?
If there were scientific evidence that a god existed (such as "him" revealing himself to the world in a provable way), one would not need faith in god any more than one would need faith in gravity.
So, how do you develop your faith in God in your lives? Well, you either believe in him or you don't. If you're not sure, you'll be an agnostic or atheist. But if you absolutely believe in god, then you don't need to develop it; although you may then wish to develop your lifestyle to conform with the strictures of organised religion. For instance, if you become a male Jew, you will have to get circumcised; if you become a Roman Catholic, you will have to accept that at Mass you are actually eating the flesh and blood of Jesus. Is this what you want?
Another Viewpoint:
First, before you can have faith, you have to know what you have faith IN.
Get to know who God, the creator, is.
-Pray for faith(Luke 17:5). You can't get to know someone without TALKING to them. Even though you may not be sure of God at this point, if you sincerely want to know him, he will 'let himself be found' by you (Acts 17:26-27)(2 Chronicles 15:2&15)(Psalm 145:18)(Psalm 51:17)
-Study the natural world around you...get to know God through his works....see the intricacies of life...how complex and wonderful everything is...the love that went into this earth, created for the joy of humankind.(Romans 1:20) (Psalm 115:16)
-Meanwhile, to get to know someone, you have to LISTEN to them too. Build trust in the Bible, God's word, by reading it daily. Often the Christian Greek scriptures are a good place to begin (starting with Matthew , Mark, Luke...etc) as they are a bit more familiar and somewhat easier to understand. If you read three chapters a day, you'll be done with the whole "New Testament" in a fairly short time.
Then read it again, a little daily....like conversing with a friend.
-As you read, continue to pray to God asking to get to know him, to get to know his people(Titus 2:14)(John 13:35) and understand his word(Proverbs 2:1-6) (James 1:5) so your faith can continue to grow stronger.(Psalm 37:3-4) As it does, it will, just naturally, affect your life, your thinking and your personality(Colossians 3:9-10) (Ephesians 4:23-24), which, in turn, will effect your future hopes(Psalm 37:8-11&29) and bring joy to your life.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you have faith in God, then you know that there is a purpose for this world - and a purpose for your life in it.
I think that the discovery of God in your life and in the world would be understanding your purpose 'down here'.
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Faith in god?
Faith in God is important to have, that one may gain eternal life in heaven.
How does faith helps you discover god in your life and in the world?
If you have faith in God, then you know that there is a purpose for this world - and a purpose for your life in it. I think that the discovery of God in your life and in the world would be understanding your purpose 'down here'.
Why do you celebrate the year of faith?
God can change your life.
What is the gift of God's life in us?
Grace.
How is God conneted 2 faith?
God is connected to faith as the object of belief and the source of spiritual guidance. Faith is the belief and trust in God's existence, presence, and teachings. It is through faith that individuals seek a connection and relationship with God, relying on His guidance and surrendering to His will.
Will a pilgrimage affect faith?
Not one single bit, in and of itself. God affects faith, and God does it as he chooses. He's free to use pilgrimages, but more often than not God probably considers them nuisances. A pilgrimage may affect emotions or knowledge. Faith is on a different plane altogether.
What is the meaning of faith should be lived?
"Faith should be lived" means embodying one's beliefs and values in daily actions and interactions. It involves practicing compassion, kindness, and integrity in all aspects of life, reflecting one's faith through behavior and choices.
What do you find when you respond to God's call to live in communion with Him?
A:By responding to this call, you have already decided to have faith in God's existence and in his guidance. You will find confidence that he is guiding and helping you in your life. It could simply be that it is your faith that is guiding you but, for you, it is God who has entered your life.
What does your faith teach about the importance of life?
Catholic faith teaches that the importance in life is to know, love, and serve God in this world so we can be happy with Him in the next.
Why is the story entitled faith love time and doctor lazaro?
The faith, love, time and Dr. Lazaro tells the reader that there could be things in a person's life that would make him lost his faith to God and how one would want to devote his life serving God. Lazaro's life like losing his son and because of his profession he questioned the existence of God
How was Mother Teresa faithful?
Even in the darkest hours when Mother Teresa felt totally abandoned by God, she kept her faith. She felt it was better to live life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't that live life as if there is no God and die to find out there is,
Is it realistic that there is a God who made life?
Yes it is realistic. Beilieving in God and that He made life is walking by faith in God. Many religions believe that God is real and that He created life. For a person to believe in God, they must decide for themselves if He exists.
