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'Beliefs' are just that - - - 'beliefs'. Beliefs are not necessarily true, just because they are believed. The word 'believe' is not equivilant to 'fact'. Yet all too often, beliefs are arbitrarily considerd by some as if they were facts.
You often find examples of beliefs; and counter-beliefs, on wiki answers.
One example I recently encountered is found in the LINK below.
The question is: Were the 7 days of creation in The Bible, were they 24 hour days? You will find examples of arbitrary beliefs. You have a starting belief, then a counter belief. But they are both simply beliefs at this point. Both parties present their 'evidence'. Once you hear the evidence; you are in a better position to decide which belief you feel has more convincing evidence.
Another example: Many religions believe that God 'torments eternally' those who do not accept Jesus. They are even drawn to such a god; and even worship such a god.
But then others, for example like Jehovah's Witnesses; avoid that belief like the plague. They believe that Jehovah is 'Love, compassionate, kindly, forgiving, merciful'.
Both will have their 'evidence'. But once you hear the full scope of both sides, you will be drawn either to one belief, or the other; (or you might remain completely neutral regarding the 'belief'.)
Therefore, 'beliefs' are merely a STARTING POINT. Research; evidence; and sometimes just plain logic, will decide which belief you subscribe to.
Paradoxically: You could also consider whether the belief that a God does not exist - 'non-belief' - is the true belief.
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If you means by belief the religious belief, then every one considers his/her belief is the true belief; otherwise he/she will abandon this belief. It is your own responsibility to read in the different beliefs, judge your mind and feelings and arguments, then you decide by yourself which religious belief is true.
What else can I help you with?
How can I determine if my belief is justified and true according to the statement "my belief is a justified belief if and only if it is in fact a true belief"?
To determine if your belief is justified and true according to the statement "my belief is a justified belief if and only if it is in fact a true belief," you need to ensure that your belief is not only true but also supported by good reasons or evidence. Just because a belief is true does not necessarily mean it is justified. Justification requires evidence or reasoning to support the truth of the belief.
What is true belief in philosophy?
True belief in philosophy refers to holding a belief that corresponds accurately to reality or truth. It is a belief that is justified and supported by evidence or reasoning. In philosophical terms, true belief is often considered a necessary condition for knowledge.
What is the difference between knowledge and belief?
Knowledge is true, and belief is something that is claimed to be true.
How do you understand a belief is not true but it is useful?
A:I understand Christianity to be a belief that is not true, but is useful because it provides comfort to believers.
What is the significance of justified true belief in the context of epistemology?
Justified true belief is a key concept in epistemology that suggests knowledge is when a belief is true, justified, and held by the knower. This concept helps us understand how we can have confidence in what we know and distinguishes knowledge from mere opinion or belief.
What is a Catholics main belief?
Their main belief is that there is only one true God.
Is dr. Henry clifford kinley belief true or false?
true
What is Skepticism?
Religious skepticism is the belief that no religion has offered convincing evidence that it is true, or has offered convincing evidence that the central beliefs of that religion are true. Skepticism is not the same thing as a belief that all religions are false; it is a belief that they have not been proved to be true.
What is a universal belief falsifier?
Universal belief falsifiers are scenarios that prove that a belief could possibly be false. They do not prove that a belief is true or false only that they could be false. Characteristics: 1.) theoretically possible (doesn't have to be probable) 2.) no way of knowing if the scenario is true or false 3.)if the scenario was true we would never be able to differentiate beliefs that are true from beliefs that seem to be true but are actually false
A n is an idea that is held to be true.?
belief
What does true belief mean?
true belief is the beief that cannot be easily broken through individuals arguments that are evidently reasonable and tangible enough for that individual.
What is the difference between belief and knowledge?
Belief is accepting something as true without evidence, while knowledge is information that is supported by evidence and can be verified as true.
