I hate people!

[Zagatto]

The dictionary meaning is valid. But ultimately, it is the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is what we are talking about.

Actually, it's just you that's talking about faith in Jesus specifically. When I originally mentioned faith I intended it in the broader sense of the word. Christianity is just one of many faiths in this world and I believe all of them have validity for the people who hold those faiths dear to them.

By claiming your faith to be the "one true faith" you are indirectly stating that all other people are in a class below yourself. This is the type of belief that leads to wars and conflict between cultures.

I personally believe that there was likely a man who called himself Jesus Christ and that he was likely to have been persecuted for his beliefs. It's beyond my belief that he came back after dying on the cross or that he actually turned water into wine. Those are my beliefs.

My faith is in my abilities to cope with the world around me and to do things which promote good will and understanding between people. My fear is of people who dogmatically hold their beliefs in front of them against people who have differing beliefs.