How much faith is enough?

How much faith is enough?

By devin, 14 January, 2016

I have solid faith based on rational skepticism and the axiom that 'God exists'

Atheists have the same; solid faith based on rational skepticism and the axiom that "God exists"

I'm fine when the Economist publishes a study about religious belief leading to less altruistic behaviour, because I've already incorporated that into my worldview

But I'm constantly impressed by those who have more faith than me - they do good and make good decisions! I know my rationalism is not the whole story, much as Richard Dawkins and I both wish it were

But those with too much faith would be crushed by the Economist article :(

Luckily Paul told us: test everything.

In conclusion: faith and rationality reconcile if you realize we're all just basing it on an axiom: God does [not] exist.

And of course I know that believing in him has led me to know incredible things I would have never otherwise known. If you don't believe - take the leap.

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