Friday, August 23, 2019

Knowing vs Belief

I really shouldn't even frame it like this—knowing vs belief—because many parts of each concept overlap each other.

But, there are some unique things to each.

It seems to me, the difference between belief and knowing is participation.

I can claim to believe something.  But, if I don't actually participate with it, I don't really know it that well.  I mostly just know about it.

For example, regarding my relationship with my wife, I don't say, I believe she loves me.  Why not?  Because I know she loves me.

How do I know?

Three things stand out to me that embody the idea of love:
It is my participation in these elements of love with Tami that have led me to know she loves me.