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Quote by Peter Singer
What is faith? If you believe something because you have evidence

What is faith? If you believe something because you have evidence for it, or rational argument, that is not faith. So faith seems to be believing something despite the absence of evidence or rational argument for it. – Peter Singer

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So, basically, my view is I dont want to support the exploitation of animals, and within reason, I will do what I can to avoid it, but its not like its a religion for me. Its not like I consider Im polluted if somehow some bit of milk or cheese or something passes my lips. – Peter Singer

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I honestly dont know, but if America continues to refuse to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, I see a bleak future not only for American society, but for the world as a whole. This is a global problem that is not going away, and the United States is an obstacle to solving it. – Peter Singer

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Every profession will have its rogues, of course, no matter what oaths are sworn, but many health care professionals have a real commitment to serving the best interests of their clients. – Peter Singer

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The realm of immediate or personal knowledge is a narrow circle in which these bodies move the realm of knowledge derived through faith is as wide as the universe, and old as eternity. – Matthew Simpson

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Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor. – Francis Quarles

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As reason is a rebel to faith, so passion is a rebel to reason. – Thomas Browne

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I just have faith. Its just there. Its not any big deal. – Ernie Harwell

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