I use the word “faith” because of the negative connotation with the word “religion” where religion often implies a set of rules to follow, a creed to interpret and essentially pick and choose from, a mentality that excludes outsiders and others who are different. Faith can apply to anything, and is thus more accurate to daily experience. One can have faith in a certain politician.  Well, one HAS to.  Why?  Because many politicians have a way of saying one thing, and then doing another.  When you vote, you are expressing your faith in this person. Unless you are voting for another reason, like simply adding a tally against the person you do not want to win.  In this case, the meaning of voting is lost, and it’s become a game.

What about football?  The phrase “she watches football religiously” is more about a regular attendance or involvment to something, a priority.  Does this even mean you believe in it?  The assumption is yes, but many people just do things cuz they feel they have to, not cuz they want to.  I brush my teeth religiously, haha.

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Yes you can argue that I essentially want to brush my teeth, because I want to stay healthy.  Okay, but you know what I mean. Alterior motives are somethin’ else.