Reason to believe vs no reason to doubt

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The discussion centers on the phrase "We have a reason to believe," with participants expressing skepticism about its sufficiency. One viewpoint emphasizes the importance of having a reason to believe in something rather than simply lacking reasons to doubt it. The argument is made that without a specific reason to believe, one should not accept claims or ideas. The conversation highlights a perceived lack of clarity in the original expression, suggesting that it does not adequately convey the necessity of evidence or justification for belief. Participants argue that "I have no reason to doubt" is broader and inherently includes the notion of having a reason to believe, indicating that belief should be grounded in evidence rather than mere absence of doubt.

What's your pick

  • I have a reason to believe

    Votes: 5 100.0%
  • I have no reason to doubt

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    5
ddr
I don't quite support the American expression:"We have a reason to believe" cause I don't think it's enough.What's your pick:

-I have a reason to believe?

-I have no reason to doubt?
 
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I am not sure I get what you are talking about, but I voted "I have a reason to Believe" because I am taking it as a larger concept, and therefore it is much more important to me to have a reason to believe in something, than to have no reason to doubt it.

I mean, I have no reason to doubt a whole miriad of things...but why should I believe in any of them unless there is some reason?

In other words: Why make stuff up?
 
My gut reaction was that there was no choice for 'I have no reason to believe'. Without more context, I for one, won't understand what you're getting at.
 
DDR at least give some detail on what the heck you're talking about.
 
My point was:

If I have a reason to believe then I have minimum one reason to believe.If I have no reason to doubt then I have minimum all the reasons to believe.The expression "I have no reasons to doubt" is much wider and more general and it incorporates the expression "I have a reason to believe" in its self.
 
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