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Is it wrong for us to use the same questioning back at those who usually question our beliefs?
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Not at all, it's called debate.
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It's like saying 'I believe the mail man will be on time Tomorrow' versus 'I believe in the Tooth-fairy' Both are beliefs, but of a totally different order.
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I don't agree to that. The use of the word faith (based on my perception of it) is correct on both counts.
It is a question of managing your expectations based on personal view points. To a child the tooth fairy and Father Christmas are very real and their faith that they will receive presents is usually justified and rewarded. As you get older and find out the truth about Father Christmas you find out the truth and lose your faith - you don't expect anything.
Whereas the religious amongst us believe that Christ
is the truth and therefore are wholly justified in having their faith.