Expressing One’s

Beliefs/Convictions Based
on a Material Viewed
BELIEF
Belief is the mental acceptance or something that a
person holds of what is true. A belief system is a set
of beliefs held by a particular society or group,
culture or tradition, religion or spirituality, values or
attitudes, or individual. This belief system will tell
whether a person or society’s set of belief is right and
wrong or true and false. Since all humans are created
equal, they are shaped and influenced in different
factors.
These factors make the people to be what they are.
The way how they act and the way how they speak
are affected according to their beliefs. But this can
change once some factors affect what you believe in.
Critical thinking and reasoning are highly needed in
decision-making. Whatever choice you choose is
based on your thorough thinking. Sometimes there
are some words used as hints for belief like “ I
think/feel, for me, I believe, it looks/seems and
others.
Examples:
For me, Filipinos are one of the happiest
people in the world.
 We all believe Philippines has different
cultures and traditions compared to other
countries.
They feel it will rain tonight because of the
strong wind.
I can say that you are more beautiful than her.
 Contrary to this, there is also the
so called False-belief. This refers to
the understanding of a person’s
belief or representation which is
contrary to reality or contrary to
what is good to a certain person.
Examples:
She borrowed a ball pen without
returning back to the owner.
Anthony takes a bath every other day.
My cousin gives all he has in gambling.
Taking alcohol everyday makes me
strong.
CONVICTION
is a firm and long-term belief on a particular
subject which cannot be changed. Someone will be
convinced after knowing and understanding all the
information. Meaning to say, conviction is created
after judging from the available information. A
conviction remains the same even with new
experiences and even after long periods of time
because it is built in concrete information.
To be convinced you need to obtain all related
information like;
 Statistical Data - based on analysis of statistics;
 Observational Data - based on what the person has
observed or perceived they observed
 Causal Data - based on what fact has caused a
particular factual result; and
 Experiential Data - based on what experience
shows can be inferred from the facts.
Examples:
I am convinced that we need to help them.
After staying at home for almost a year, they
are certain that families become closer to each
other.
They are determined that all children are
entitled to receive an education.
He is firm with the decision he has just
mentioned.
 Basic Signal Phrases in
Expressing Beliefs or Convictions

Basic Signal Phrases in Expressing Beliefs or Convictions