11-29-2013, 03:44 AM
Nah, I wouldn't equate belief with faith. One is always an idea that is entertained while the other is a condition which speaks through sufficient purity. The idea is something which may bring one in touch with some aspect of spirit. Which then, through association, suggests infinity or something powerfully compelling and deep. And through that connection is thought to be associated with faith I guess. Meanwhile, faith does not rely on a particular idea, and is not convenient or notional.
In other words, a belief is an overlay or thought structure which may temporarily create a bridge to access spirit, whereas faith underlies all seeking. Sort of a big difference.
The confusion of faith equating to belief is understandable, if the notions one holds are what enables a perceived connection to something greater.
Perhaps you missed it, but "measure and pen" is exterior and of ideas while "faith" simply transcends thought and underlies experience. Since there is zero learning without experience, however, it kinda may be a good idea to have checks on it. Fortunately, we have that in the form of science. So although we have the ability to say everything is possible in infinity, we kinda have to back it up with actual rather than desired experience. A fool proof system.
In other words, a belief is an overlay or thought structure which may temporarily create a bridge to access spirit, whereas faith underlies all seeking. Sort of a big difference.
The confusion of faith equating to belief is understandable, if the notions one holds are what enables a perceived connection to something greater.
Perhaps you missed it, but "measure and pen" is exterior and of ideas while "faith" simply transcends thought and underlies experience. Since there is zero learning without experience, however, it kinda may be a good idea to have checks on it. Fortunately, we have that in the form of science. So although we have the ability to say everything is possible in infinity, we kinda have to back it up with actual rather than desired experience. A fool proof system.