Religion is a highly debated topic and popular moral issue these days. Reading the memoir of Rainn Wilson, born into the Baha’i faith, is an interesting introduction into this commonly unknown religion. I had only ever heard of this religion once before; while in Israel I explored an absolutely gorgeous temple belonging to the Baha’i people. Seeing this stunning temple and not knowing anything about the people connected to it, I was very interested in learning first hand experiences from someone of that faith. Throughout the entire beginning of the book, and Wilson’s life, he had expressed serious faith in his religion. Once he had graduated college and had no job offers, he began to look at the down side of life. Entering his rebellious young adult phase, he decided he no longer believed in god. Although he had lost his Baha’i faith, he believes he still had faith.. He found a group of struggling artists who have faith in their art. He argues that even though they do not believe in a god they still have faith. I agree with Wilson, faith does not have to be synonymous with believing in god.
I would imagine since Wilson had believed this since he was a young adult, he would still agree. Many people would argue that faith must be connected to a religion, though there is not actual evidence. Religion and faith beliefs are all subjective from person to person interpreting it differently. This does not allow Wilson to express any actual evidence for his opinion but this does not hinder his argument. Many people these days are expressing their faith in many different things, especially in arts, so we fulfil Wilson’s vision. I would not create my own version of this argument as I do not personally feel faith in anything specific. Because this is a memoir he does not use any classical model or oration. Although this is mainly a matter of opinion he uses logical reasoning to explain his opinion.
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