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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 11 MIN

5 - Beliefs And Faith Related to Knowledge.

from The Question of God · host Peter S. Williams, Børge E. Bentsen

What exactly are faith and belief? Are they the opposite of knowledge? What is meant by the terms "basic faith", "blind faith" or "enlightened faith"? Dawkins makes a distinction between blind faith and evidence-based faith or beliefs. Thomas likes that. But then Astrid asks about the faith in logic and reason, is that a blind faith? It seems there's a lot of beliefs we cannot do without. Hiromi also need to believe in true love. Thomas notices that.    The Question of God is a fictional, 12-episode podcast featuring students with different views discussing philosophy, science and belief in God. Podcasts hosted by Sophie Minerva, Professor of Philosophy at NLA University College in Norway. (All voices performed by A.I.) The podcast-series is made by Peter S. Williams (www.peterswilliams.com) and Børge Elliot Bentsen and is adapted from parts of Peter’s book Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade 2020). The series is produced and published by BioCosmos (www.biocosmos.no) in cooperation with Damaris Norge (www.damaris.no). All rights reserved.

The Question of God is a fictional, 12-episode podcast featuring students with different views discussing philosophy, science and belief in God. Podcasts hosted by Sophie Minerva, Professor of Philosophy at NLA University College in Norway. (All voices performed by A.I.) The podcast-series is made by Peter S. Williams (www.peterswilliams.com) and Børge Elliot Bentsen and is adapted from parts of Peter’s book Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade 2020). The series is produced and published by BioCosmos (www.biocosmos.no) in cooperation with Damaris Norge (www.damaris.no). All rights reserved.

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