traditional belief and

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lorcaWhat does the phrase "traditional belief" mean to you?

A belief preserved in my culture for many years.

lorcaIf you came across the word 'conventionality' in a religious text, what probably comes to your mind about the meaning of this word in such a co

Thanks Mister

So "traditional belief" does not mean "believing on the basis of tradition"? I think this is possible because the word 'belief' may be used to refer to the act of believing as well as to what is believed? Do you agree?

Your alternative is far-fetched.

Thanks for the comment. Here is the context in which the term 'traditional belief' occurs, and I would be thankful if you let me know about the initial thoughts that this term brings into your mind as a native speaker:

You wish to know my experiences while disentangling truth lost in the medley of sects and divergencies of thought, and how I have dared to climb from the low levels of t

lorcaI would be thankful if you let me know about the initial thoughts that this term brings into your mind as a native speaker:

My response is unchanged.

Fine, what does an expression like "naive and second hand belief" mean to you? Does it mean a belief that is accepted without evidence?

lorcanaive and second hand belief

A belief based without thought on another person's belief