Posted by MamaB on October 20, 2003, at 14:08:55
In reply to Christian Catch 22 Dr. Bob, posted by MamaB on October 20, 2003, at 13:50:42
By the way you give only a partial definition of "religion" and do not define "faith" at all at the top of this page.....here is the entire definition for those who might be interested:
Main Entry: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back -- more at RELY
Date: 13th century
1 a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith**
*FAITH
PRONUNCIATION: AUDIO: fth KEY
NOUN: 1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See synonyms at belief. , trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
IDIOM: in faith Indeed; truly.
ETYMOLOGY: Middle English, from Anglo-Norman fed, from Latin fids. See bheidh- in Appendix I.
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