Faith

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English

From Middle English feith, from Old French feid, from Latin fides, faith, trust.

faith (uncountable except as indicated; plural faiths)

Mental acceptance of and confidence in a claim as truth without evidence supporting the claim, and often in spite of evidence to the contrary.
"I have faith that the Earth is flat, despite evidence that it is rounded."
(Christian theology) Belief and trust in God's promises revealed through Christ and the Scriptures.
"Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld." (Hebrews 11:1)
A feeling or belief, not dependent on evidence, that something is true, real, or will happen.
Have faith that the criminal justice system will avenge the murder.
A trust in the intentions or abilities of a person or object.
I have faith in a just and loving God.
(countable) A system of religious belief.
The Christian faith has been spread by proselytizing.
An obligation of loyalty or fidelity.
The observance of such an obligation.
He acted in good faith to restore broken diplomatic ties after defeating the incumbent.

(feeling or belief, without direct evidence but based on indirect evidence and experience (inductive reasoning), that something is true, real, or will happen): confidence, trust
(system of religious belief): religion
(Belief without any evidence; Belief despite evidence to the contrary; Belief based on ignorance; Trust in a mysterious force; Belief based on a misinterpretation of cause-and-effect; Trust in chance or magical powers): superstition

belief and trust in God's promises

feeling or belief, without evidence, that something is true, real, or will happen

system of religious belief

obligation of loyalty or fidelity

the observance of such an obligation

Faith