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What does it mean?
Believing in God implies a relation where His existence is the reason for the belief.
In plain terms
Belief should be based on truth.
What can you take from it?
Ground beliefs in reality.

Where it applies

  • theology
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • seek evidence for beliefs
  • question foundations

Questions to consider

  • What justifies your belief in God?

Another view

Subjective faith may not fit this model.

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