Some things that we believe in make a big difference to our lives. They are relevant and they make a clear impact. If, for example, you believe that you can trust someone and that they love you, you might end up marrying them! That’s a big impact based on belief. Other beliefs, such as whether the earth is round or flat, won’t affect you too much, unless you go on a long journey!

The other consideration is that simply believing something, doesn’t make it true. You can have a sincere, but mistaken belief. What about belief in God? Does it make a practical difference?

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