Branden on Nostr: BELIEF is not the same as CONVICTION. BELIEF > CONVICTIN Belief is a CHOICE to INTEND ...
BELIEF is not the same as CONVICTION.
BELIEF > CONVICTIN
Belief is a CHOICE to INTEND to act AS IF something were true, because you HOPE it is. Belief, thusly, requires conscious acknowledgment of one's related doubt.
Conviction is a state where one is certain (convinced) that something is true and so acts accordingly. Conviction, requires an absence of doubt and therefore is the antithesis of hope and belief.
I've known way more people convinced of their "ism" than those who consciously believed their "ism". Belief is always more powerful.
Faith can ONLY be expressed by those with belief and cannot be expressed by those with conviction. It is the the choice to act on the intentions derived from belief. No doubt? No belief. No faith.
BELIEF is intention to act, derived from HOPE, with conscious acceptance of uncertainty.
FAITH is the choice to act on belief's intent.
CONVICTION is a state of certainty, in spite of intent. Hope has no role in conviction.
I love the words "I believe".
BELIEF > CONVICTIN
Belief is a CHOICE to INTEND to act AS IF something were true, because you HOPE it is. Belief, thusly, requires conscious acknowledgment of one's related doubt.
Conviction is a state where one is certain (convinced) that something is true and so acts accordingly. Conviction, requires an absence of doubt and therefore is the antithesis of hope and belief.
I've known way more people convinced of their "ism" than those who consciously believed their "ism". Belief is always more powerful.
Faith can ONLY be expressed by those with belief and cannot be expressed by those with conviction. It is the the choice to act on the intentions derived from belief. No doubt? No belief. No faith.
BELIEF is intention to act, derived from HOPE, with conscious acceptance of uncertainty.
FAITH is the choice to act on belief's intent.
CONVICTION is a state of certainty, in spite of intent. Hope has no role in conviction.
I love the words "I believe".
quoting note1a9f…5ujkIt's "American Easter" as the Greeks tend to call it (Orthodox Easter is May 5 this year), so it has me thinking about religion.
I grew up Greek Orthodox, and church was an integral part of my upbringing. Sunday school, Greek school after normal school, altar boy, etc. In my early 20s I wanted to be more religious, so I put a lot of effort into that. By my 30s, I came to the conclusion that I was ultimately just pretending. I really wasn't a believer and nothing would change that.
I don't make any decisions without a lot of deep thought and introspection. I spoke to many different people about my decision as well. Deciding to leave the church is almost like leaving your family-not an easy decision to make! Ultimately, I can't be that person who shows up every Sunday, and thoughtlessly goes through the motions just to be a part of a social club.
I've questioned this decision many times since, which is a normal process for me. I think it's healthy to constantly question who you are and what you are doing with your life.
Religious or not, the world would be a better place if folks followed the basic teachings of Jesus. Be a loving, caring, and honest person to yourself, your friends & family, and most importantly, to strangers you meet. I think that's worth believing in.