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What does it mean?
Faith goes beyond mere possibility; believing resurrection is faith not just philosophical speculation.
In plain terms
Faith means believing in what is possible, not just possible.
What can you take from it?
Faith requires more than just believing possibilities exist.

Where it applies

  • religious study
  • philosophical debate
  • personal belief

Putting it to work

  • deepen faith
  • distinguish belief from philosophy

Questions to consider

  • Where do you draw the line between faith and philosophy?
  • What do you believe beyond evidence?

Another view

The line between philosophy and faith can be subjective.

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