The poem "Contemplations" by Anne Bradstreet
One possible contrast to faith would be doubt. An example of which is illustrated in the discourse between Thomas and Jesus after the resurrection.
Both, definitely. There can be no doubt.
yes because from doubt stems fear.
Francisco Jose . Moreno has written: 'Between faith and reason' -- subject(s): Faith, Reason, Psychology, Social psychology, Belief and doubt, Philosophy
Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero - 2002 TV was released on: USA: September 2002
Absolutely. Faith and doubt are NOT opposites. Rather, faith depends on doubt to have meaning. It is probably wise to separate between faith (volitional certainty) and lack of doubt (cognitive certainty). Absolute cognitive certainty is unrealistic since we are finite beings limited in knowledge, reason, and experience. That is why Soren Kierkegaard described faith as the leaping of a chasm ("leap of faith"). Our knowledge and reason bring us to a point. But that point is not far enough. We see where we want to be, but our knowledge and reason is inadequate to get us there. This inadequacy is our doubt (normal and healthy recognition of our limitations). Faith chooses to act volitionally (of the will) in spite of our doubts. In the case of a theist, we in faith throw ourselves on the mercy of God... not because our minds are infinite enough to exclude all other possibilities than God. Rather faith accepts our inabilities, and acts despite these. In the case of an atheist, faith is still used, since an atheist is dogged by the same human limitations. He or she simply chooses to leap over the chasm of doubt to a different endpoint. Kierkegaard's book, "Fear and Trembling" is great (if a bit heavy especially towards the end). Never let doubt die... it is a healthy part of our humanity. But never let doubt incapacitate you in your quest for the truth.
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The Bible acknowledges doubt as a natural part of faith but encourages believers to seek understanding and trust in God despite uncertainties. It emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and guidance to overcome doubt and strengthen one's faith.
There will no doubt be conflicts of faith.
Doubt I first thought that the opposite of faith is doubt, but then realized that this is not really the case. Perhaps there are some examples of people having a perfect and unwavering faith; this would certainly be the exception rather than the rule. One would not reasonably conclude that a person of faith who occasionally has doubts is in fact not living out a genuine faith. I think a more accurate term for the opposite of faith would be scepticism. It is hard to imagine a person of faith coming from a position of scepticism regarding faith.
Prophet TB Joshua is the top faith healer in our time, no doubt