It’s surprisingly difficult to find a consistent and coherent definition of “belief.” Mirriam-Webster’s dictionary defines it as “something that is accepted, considered to be true ...

I give my life meaning by making the most of my time here ... in humanity to understand the universe without the need for belief in supernatural phenomena like gods, heaven, hell, or reincarnation.

Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept ... Our approach highlights the importance of the individual's search for meaning and social context in shaping delusions. It also draws attention ...