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Faith



Faith is having firm enough confidence, trust, or belief in a person, entity, organization, or idea to reasonably overcome any doubt or argument made against it. Usually there is some foundational evidence for faith, whether through personal experience or logical reasoning, but some promise or expectation is left without proof. Because much harm has been carried out in the name of religious faith, it has come under criticism as a virtue. However, faith in something seems to be an important and powerful part of the human experience: strongly held faith—whether religious or secular—has continually proven to be one of the most powerful sustainers of individuals and communities through traumatic and overwhelming times.

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Nadia Bolz-Weber on Faith

At the "Faith Horizons 2013" event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lutheran Pastor, Nadia Bolz-Weber, spoke about her recent book, "Pastrix: the Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint," and answered questions in a Friday-evening interview.

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The Logic of Faith: A Buddhist Approach to Finding Certainty Beyond Belief and Doubt

Faith is a thorny subject these days. Its negative expressions cause many to dismiss it out of hand—but Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel urges us to reconsider, for faith is really nothing but our natural proclivity to find certainty in a world where certainty is hard to come by.

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The Issue of Faith in a Non-Theistic Religion

What does faith mean to a Buddhist? Zen teacher Norman Fischer talks with Sharon Salzberg about the conclusions she draws in her new book, Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience.

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FindCenterFaith, in the sense in which I am here using the word, is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.

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Faith and Doubt | Greg Tonkinson | TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity

Trusting in a higher power can be tricky, especially when faced with challenges. Having experienced a traumatic event himself, Dr. Tonkinson explores the relationship between faith and doubt.

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Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters—and How to Talk About It

A thought-provoking, original appraisal of the meaning of religion by the host of public radio's On Being Krista Tippett, widely becoming known as the Bill Moyers of radio, is one of the country's most intelligent and insightful commentators on religion, ethics, and the human spirit.

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The F-Word | An Excerpt from the Logic of Faith

After an extended period of exploring faith through personal practice and study, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel decided to bring her investigation out into the world to see what others thought.

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FindCenterFaith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.

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How to Maintain Faith When Life Seems Unfair | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Brother David Steindl-Rast, the author, scholar and Benedictine monk, and Oprah Winfrey discuss how to have faith even during difficult times.

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The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith

New York Times best-selling author and international speaker offers simple prayers, affirmations, and exercises to support readers in releasing old thought systems and fears, and a return to peace.

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