ieddy: never bring a pen knife to a gun fight.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17)
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." (1John 4:1)
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these think on these things." (Phillipians 4:8)
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Play with picking and choosing all you want
Faith: "A set of principles or beliefs." The above quoted verses appeal to logic and facts.
You see, your definition fits with your blind obedience and faith in a tyrannical government, even though massive proof is there to demonstrate just how wrong that you are. But hey, it's always fun watching folks, like you, open wide and insert both feet.
"When in doubt, empty the clip."