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Old 12-18-2009, 11:58 PM   #1
TainuibeFaimb

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Default Why do people believe?
We may choose to believe that there is a heaven, like Paul. We can choose to believe that we simply cease to exist, Like OCT and thunda. But we don't KNOW.
why do we believe things? How is belief related to knowledge? Can we TRULY ~choose~ to believe something?
Why are some people so sure of their beliefs, especially faith-based beliefs, and others, like me, are constantly questioning? Maybe it's not a choice at all???
Great questions, and hopefully we will find some great answers!

Let's start with a great video by my fav Dr Michael Shermer. (I call him Dr Delicious!)

YouTube - Michael Shermer: Why people believe strange things
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