(January 19, 2010 at 1:02 pm)binny Wrote:(January 19, 2010 at 12:36 am)FaithvsFact Wrote: (1) Please define what you consider to be the basis or method for establishing fact
Science, logic, critical thinking.
Quote:(2) Please define what you consider to be faith, and how do you see this is different from fact?
I have faith in myself. I believe in myself. I choose my destiny. I, not the invisible man in the sky, am in control of my life. I don't think that differs to much from fact because it is a fact that I'm here typing this now.
Quote:I will, however, not make the claim that there absolutely is no God at all, it's impossible to know.
I'll make that claim. I find it impossible to believe in any god so for me there is absolutely no god.
Ok since you are making the positive assertion that there is absolutely no god, you are a strong atheist.
In terms of fact you say science, logic and critical thinking. Can I hold you to those definitions?
For faith, you have said that you believe "in yourself". That's an interesting one - faith to you has to do with how much control you have over life is that right?