We frequently hear about people of “faith” dying for their “faith.” Many can’t envision that much strength. It just doesn’t compute. “Faith” can be a simple belief of trust. “Faith” seems to take wildly different meanings when exposed to the human mind. A go along to get along “faith” may not be faith at all. One test of “faith” is how you live your faith. Had your “faith” tested lately?

I’ve noticed that money, power, politics and narcissism are taking the stage in the “faith” category. Some should remember that their “faith” doesn’t make them a god.

No person or thing can become someone’s “faith.” People and things are here today and gone tomorrow. Where do you place your faith?

Everybody wants their “faith” to be your “faith.” However, they don’t have the answers. “Faith” is personal and must come from within. A college professor said of faith: “Faith” has nothing good to do with everyday living, your job, education, kids, government, etc. But I believe there’s a consensus of people who believe a little “faith” is necessary to achieve something good. Does this professor speak for you and your thoughts?

As your “faith” is being trod on and ridiculed, ask yourself, is human nature basically moral and honest? Is your “faith” greater than any human or thing? Is your “faith” an integral part of your heart and soul? Does your “faith” intentionally hurt others and advocate suicide? Does your “faith” go through frequent changes?

Hiding “faith” in darkness so it can’t be seen or heard, isn’t faith. Is there such a thing as evil?

How about some food for thought? St. Thomas Aquinas said: “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To the one without faith, no explanation is possible.” Where do you stand?