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Do you have any beliefs (non-religious) which you feel strongly about but which have not been supported or confirmed by facts?
jimmysnyder said:I'm a skeptic. That means that while most people believe some things that are true and some things that are false, I only believe things that are true.
The OP is not asking for your hunches.runner said:Lol. I have a hunch this is going to be a short thread.
brewnog said:I believe in the evil powers of hoards of street dwelling dentists.
*-<|:-D=<-< said:I believe the man is reading this right now.
jimmysnyder said:The OP is not asking for your hunches.
drankin said:I believe this kind of discussion creates interesting questions, most of which do not have scientific answers. As Frank Herbert wrote in Dune, science doesn't answer the really interesting questions.
BobG said:Yet, not once, in any of his books, did he ever answer the question about a plane trying to take off from a conveyor belt; nor did he ever answer whether a bullet shot straight up in the air could kill someone when it came back down.
Most importantly of all, none of his books ever answered how long it takes for a stadium filled with 100,000 angry soccer fans equipped with 1 meter square mirrors to boil the blood in a referee's head.
I believe science answers all of the really interesting questions.
Oh. I thought you were just going to edit your post to say:runner said:But, isn't there a fine line between a hunch and a belief? Some people even elevate their hunches into personal theories when they make comments like, "Here's my theory on why Easy Ride lost the race."
wolram said:I have a belief, that all the world leaders are conspiring to stop me becoming a millionaire,
every time i get a bit of extra cash the buggers put prices up.
Beliefs refer to a person's thoughts, opinions, or convictions about something. They can be based on personal experiences, values, or knowledge.
No, beliefs can encompass a wide range of topics and do not have to be tied to religion. They can include beliefs about politics, science, morality, or personal values.
Beliefs are subjective and can vary from person to person, while facts are objective and can be proven or disproven. Beliefs are based on personal interpretation, while facts are based on evidence and data.
Yes, beliefs can change as a person gains new knowledge or experiences. They can also be influenced by external factors such as culture, society, or personal growth.
Beliefs are not considered as important in the scientific community compared to evidence-based theories and experiments. However, scientists may hold personal beliefs that can influence their research and interpretations of data.