Tim MinchinScience adjusts its views based on what's observed Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved.
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A person who holds on to an old idea or belief no matter what is called a "believer." Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved. This quote means that if a person has a strong faith, then they have a tendency to blindly believe in something even if it can't be proven.
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