Not what I mean by faith. Its a value system I argue for. They exist in some places and not in others.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @FukuzawaSensei
There's no point in believing in them where they don't exist or disbelieving in them where they do.
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But just because some places have equality under the law for citizens, does that mean that it is a universal truth?
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Replying to @FukuzawaSensei @HPluckrose
I teach a lot of Europeans and I would say most believe in their souls that it is true. Which is a hell of a conviction.
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I'm still not convinced they're making a factual claim rather than a commitment to an ethical principle.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @FukuzawaSensei
Black & white ppl all have the same organs = factual claim. Black & white ppl shld be treated equally = principle.
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Yep. Again I am a huge fan of that principle. I think principles are articles of faith. Some systems see people = resources.
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Replying to @FukuzawaSensei
Then you are talking abt faith in a different sense. I am only critical of believing *in* things without evidence.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @FukuzawaSensei
yes but that's the difference between faith and belief...if you see something you believe it takes faith to ....
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believe in something you can't see
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It is pretending to know things you don't know that I try not to do. Speculating on probabilities is different
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