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faith

faith In this historical source, faith is described as much like belief: a personal acceptance of something as true or real.

In this historical source, faith is described as much like belief: a personal acceptance of something as true or real. What sets it apart is that the acceptance rests partly on grounds other than strict theoretical certainty, with an element of will, personal interest, or perceived value, and its support may lie more in practical than purely intellectual validation.