Religious belief (original) (raw)

The paper explores the historical evolution of the concept of "religious belief," tracing its significance from the era when religion was perceived in terms of divine certainties to the contemporary understanding that emphasizes personal experience and subjective interpretation. It critiques prominent philosophical perspectives, particularly those of David Hume, and highlights the complexity and diversity within the term 'belief.' Additionally, it discusses the implications of viewing religion primarily as a matter of belief and addresses the contributions of various thinkers to the discussion of faith and religion as inherently personal phenomena.