That is blind faith,.
Real faith is the assured expectation, of something.
You cann't see wind but you can see the results of wind.
You have faith there is wind.
No, you have direct observational evidence of the wind. You can see the results as you say, and you can also feel it.
Faith doesn't simply refer to
invisible things. Faith is a direct reference to a belief that is not supported by any evidence. There is no "faith" in believing that wind exists becasue you can support your belief with the evidence of direct observation (feeling the wind's motion) as well as indirect observation (seeing the effects of the wind).
You've given a perfect example of what faith is
not. please try again.
From the dictionary entry on Faith:
quote:
1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
Relevant portion bolded. If any beleif is held but not based on objective evidence or proof, that belief is based on
faith. If a belief is held and
is based on objective evidence or proof, that belief is based on objective evidence or proof,
not faith.
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