Belief

Here I am, walking around in my ape-suit like the rest of us, when it comes to mind that people enjoy entertaining beliefs. Lives and lifestyles are based on belief - Do you believe that ? Do you believe in god, in ghosts, in unicorns ? What are your beliefs ? I don't believe in that. They just go on and on about belief.
I think we overemphasise beliefs, due to confusion between belief and faith. A belief is just that , a belief . If it were anything more we would call it a truth : and would it not be wiser to base our living on a truth as opposed to a belief ?
We even have belief systems wherein we are taught what to believe ; and that seems to me to be merely beliefs handed down, rather than developed and built upon . This spiritual and intellectual stagnation has been one of mankind's shortcomings.
In our progression , belief is a good beginning. It can serve to motivate and inspire. If we add to this wisdom and faith directed by mind , we can move from belief to truth. More often than not we must shed our beliefs in order to see the truth . Once real truth is known we must live by it. When we can live by truths , we have found the way.
Truth is not dependant on belief . Truth exists independently , our beliefs serve only as a motivator. Whatever you call the higher power , you are seeking the same end. Regardless of culture , language , or symbolism - there is one Way. Many paths to the same front door.
Over-belief causes war , truth does not