Should I believe this is a bald eagle based on the evidence?
Building evidence-based beliefs means that we consider all of the evidence and figure out the best explanation for that evidence.
“Because the Bible says so” isn’t good enough: 6 reasons to trust the Bible
If your beliefs are based on scripture, a built-in premise for each of your beliefs is that the scripture is true. Is that a sound premise in your case? I urge you to examine the evidence for and against the validity of the scripture that your beliefs are based on.
5 ways to figure out what’s true and what isn’t
Especially with information that affects our health and lives, it’s important to sort truth from error. In these days when we’re all being careful with where we go and what we touch, let’s remember also to be careful with information.