[rivanna]

I think it makes more sense to say the cause of war and "darkness in the world" is fundamentalism--whether Islam, Zionism, or Christianity--rather than faith.

[Kay]

The Greek word "pistis" is a noun. It is usually translated as faith, something that is had.

The Greek word "pisteuo" is a verb, and is usually translated as believe. Another way to translate believe would be "to have faith in." It is an action.

The Greek word "gnosis" is a noun. It is usually translated as knowledge, something that is had.

The Greek word "Epiginosko" is a verb, and is usally translated as to know, to recognize, to perceive or to ascertain. It is an action.

Faith and belief are relatively interchangeable terms. Knowledge is a seperate term and pretty much stands alone. I'm not big on using the term "belief" when a more appropriate word would be "know," or vice versa.

[JosephM]

Thanks for the clarification Kay. It appears to me that Hebrews 11:1 speaks stronger than belief using the word faith but perhaps that is not an accurate perception of what the writers meant.

Thanks again,
JM