Havnt you been listening..............
believe
[bih-leev]
verb (used without object), believed, believing. 1. to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
verb (used with object), believed, believing. 2. to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to.
3. to have confidence in the assertions of (a person).
4. to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border.
5. to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town.
Verb phrases 6. believe in,
- to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts.
- to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me.
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Beliefs are not the TRUTH so why place undue importance on them.
Whatever we believe is not the truth , its a belief.
If you think that the belief in something is as good as the real product then you are sadly mistaken.
If I believe in something ,say a train , do you think the believing in the train will make it appear, no , so why should it be any different in a religion , believing in god isnt necessarily going to bring on a connection.Mainly because God resides in the heart , wheres indoctrination resides more in the HEAD.
This way a person attempts to get in touch with their heart through the mind.............Ned Flanders rings a bell...............no spontaneity or instant living , its always a interpretation with the brain first ,check the programming and then act.............its false and not real.