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Neither... I believe that there is boundless knowledge and I know that I have a lot to learn, so I believe in things I don't yet know, and I know less than I believe.
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Given these options, I'd have to say I believe what I know. I have to either reason something through or observe it before I can believe it.
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Both seems rather narrow minded. I'd say neither.
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Belief, and knowledge, while not mutually exclusive have some similar elements. Belief is things we accept to be true with or with out evidence, even in the face of evidence that is presented as against our belief. Knowledge however, in the current lexicon, is strictly based on evidence but if we do not make it like a belief by internalizing it, and acting upon it; does us no good. If we trust neither knowledge, or belief, we will be forced to make decisions blindly, or be paralyzed in our distrust.
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I cannot answer that concretely. I have my beliefs, which are just that... my beliefs. That does not make them Truth. I hold some with more conviction than others but I am always open to divergant viewpoints and information. I am always willing to change my mind and my beliefs if I am provided with information that renders my previous beliefs inaccurate. At this time I can discuss my beliefs. I cannot guarantee that my beliefs are going to be identical a year, or a day, from now.
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Both. I know what I believe because my beliefs are mine to control, although they might be influenced, and though I may not know whether those beliefs are true or not. Beliving what I know is much simpler. To believe is merely to put confidence into something's existence, truth, or reliability. For example, if my beliefs are something I know, I can have confidence that I know my beliefs. That in itself is merely believing in my beliefs, BECAUSE of the fact that I know my beliefs. ehh... that didn't come out quite right, and I think I might give a second answer to this later...
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