Belief Quote by Victor J. Stenger
“The problem is that people think faith is something to be admired. In fact, faith means you believe in something for which you have no evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fallacy of Faith by Victor J. Stenger, 2009
Faith is belief without evidence, not a virtue to be admired.
In simple terms: Faith is belief without evidence.
Key Takeaway
Question unexamined belief.
Themes
faith
reason
skepticism
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- public policy
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would you require to believe?
- How do you balance faith and reason?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can hinder critical thinking.
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