Is Faith a Cognitive Error?

[nightwing1240]

30. Believing or not believing isn't an error in thinking, it's a choice

And faith or lack thereof is a choice as well. I do not challenge those that choose to believe there is no God, that is their personal choice and should be respected. But that should work both ways; Mutual respect between those that are spiritual/religious and atheists is sorely needed.


Tolerance of others is important to the well being of everyone regardless of race, gender, nationality etc. Though I really struggle to be tolerant of Trumpers in light of all the harm being caused to our nation.


To paint with a wide brush though that anyone that has faith suffers from an error in thinking, that's just unfair. You cannot take an entire group of people, without understanding why they made the choice they made for various reasons and marginalize them to feel better about your own beliefs.


As for myself, I am a very spiritual person through several spiritual experiences and as an earlier poster mentioned, As a result, my faith has helped to be a happier person, brought about an inner peace and to make ethical choices in dealing with my fellow man.