(January 16, 2015 at 9:37 am)Drich Wrote: Full Definition of FAITH
1
a : allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty
b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions
2
a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion
b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust
3
: something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs <the Protestant faith>
all definitions of faith require little to not proof. It is will sustained belief. So like it or not faith in 'science' (especially when science has no answers on a particular subject) is the same brand of faith (mustard seed) we use to find God.
There's no mention of "belief in something because it has evidence supporting its existence and continued functioning, and produces meaningful, measurable results". You'll notice that the go-to example is religion -- not science.
Why, then, are you trying to shoehorn science into that definition?
Oh, that's right, you're desperate for the patina of science to cover your superstition, and for that reason reach for the false equivalence. Never mind, carry on.
Oh, hey, were you able to inflict AIDS on anyone through your prayers yet?
