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"Es hora de que admitamos que la fe no es más que el permiso que se dan entre sí las personas religiosas para seguir creyendo cuando fallan las razones."

Sam Harris

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When people talk about faith, they often mean believing in something without needing proof or strong reasons. Faith is like a special permission you give yourself or others to keep believing in something, even when there’s no strong evidence for it. For example, imagine a child who firmly believes in Santa Claus. Even though there are many clues that Santa doesn't exist, the child's belief remains strong because their family and friends encourage it. In a similar way, religious people might continue to believe in their religion even when there are doubts or questions. They support each other in holding onto these beliefs. This advice can be applied by understanding that sometimes, people hold onto their beliefs because it gives them comfort or community support, rather than because those beliefs are proven. Recognizing this can help us be more understanding and respectful towards others' beliefs, even if we don't share them.

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Belief Criticism Dogma Doubt Faith Philosophy Rationality Reason Religion Skepticism
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