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This short article is rather wonderful. It begins with an excellent observation that leads to this view of Faith...

But faith and belief are two different things.

I choose to go with the original meaning of faith. In Pali, the ancient language of the Buddha, as well as in Latin and Hebrew, the word faith is a verb. It is something we do, not something we have or believe in. The Pali word for faith, saddha, means “to place the heart upon.” So “faith” means to give yourself wholeheartedly to something or someone even when the outcome is uncertain.

Hallelujah! I find it exhilarating that “faith” was originally a verb. In contrast to belief, faith is not a definition of reality, nor is it a received answer. It is a dynamic, open process. One that encourages us to participate in and be transformed by the great mystery. As Alan Watts said, “Belief clings. Faith lets go.”

I would also add that Belief is mind. Faith is heart.

Faith: it’s not what you think. — by Leslie Boies

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/12 ... -of-faith/

I enjoyed that! Thank you, Welles.


Sandy