Belief vs. Facts
This cluster revolves around debates distinguishing personal beliefs from objective facts, evidence, and truth, repeatedly emphasizing that believing something does not make it true or constitute proof.
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Believing something doesn't make it true.
Just because he believes it doesn't make it so.
Beliefs don't need a basis, that's what separates them from facts!
Rather than considering that of the person, consider it of the belief.
It's okay to believe in something.
Not sure if "belief" is the right word.
What’s something you believe in without proof?
Again you have stated personal belief as if it were fact.
But believing in something doesn't make it true.
So long as your belief makes the list?