"Faith," said St. Paul, "is the evidence of things not seen." We should elaborate this definition by adding that faith is the assertion of things for which there is not a particle of evidence and of things which are incredible." ~ E. Haldeman-Julius
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as a useful tool." - Seneca
Originally Posted by DBT
"Faith," said St. Paul, "is the evidence of things not seen."
This is the only statement you quoted in which I believe is agreeable.....the rest, no.
"You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius
In which case you have not understood the significance of the remark that faith ''is the evidence of things not seen."
Which is precisely what the other quotes are saying, and the reason why faith is no way to sort fact from fiction.
Are being a word twister again? I did not say faith is no way to sort fact from fiction....I've always said that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
