RE: Opinion vs Belief
June 12, 2010 at 11:15 pm
(This post was last modified: June 12, 2010 at 11:20 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Semantic wankery on both sides, conflating 'belief' and 'faith'.
Faith is belief without evidence,but a belief can be based on evidence. EG my belief the sun will rise tomorrow or my belief in the theory of evolution.
My opinion may or may not be based on evidence. (or the lack of evidence).
It is my opinion that there is probably no god.
I believe that like all human behaviour ,religion has function.
It is my opinion that Fred Phelps is a hateful old bigot and probably mentally unwell.
It is my opinion that Barrack Obama is a mediocre president, more style than substance.
It is my opinion that Pepsi tastes better than Coke.
I consider any belief I hold to be an opinion supported by evidence.
Faith is belief without evidence,but a belief can be based on evidence. EG my belief the sun will rise tomorrow or my belief in the theory of evolution.
My opinion may or may not be based on evidence. (or the lack of evidence).
It is my opinion that there is probably no god.
I believe that like all human behaviour ,religion has function.
It is my opinion that Fred Phelps is a hateful old bigot and probably mentally unwell.
It is my opinion that Barrack Obama is a mediocre president, more style than substance.
It is my opinion that Pepsi tastes better than Coke.
I consider any belief I hold to be an opinion supported by evidence.
