"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, NRSV) I am a Christian - my beliefs and faith are based on

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, NRSV) I am a Christian - my beliefs and faith are based on the evidences provided both in Scripture, observing those around me, and the work of the Holy Spirit within me If I am 100% deceived, I'll never know However, such certainty of unbelief is also 100% irrational: you have to be as convinced (if not more so) there is no deity as I am there is one