Paul specifically list faith, hope, and charity as the Christian virtues. But one religion that faith is more central to is Islam. The word Islam come for Arabic language and it means submission. The people who follow this religion are from the Middle East. The religion of Islam acknowledge that there is only one God. But the other religions that people follow is place more or less emphasis on faith as well. So that Islam religion is base of faith and to belief and trust in and loyalty to God.
Questioner think that beliefs should be based on evidence and not comfort to make you feel better about yourself. Our beliefs are supported to be about the world as it really is and how you should see it. That is what beliefs are and should be. So we must make every effort to find out exactly what the world would be like. We should do that by observing, analyzing, experimenting, and collecting information. And not by obeying authorities, massaging our own egos, or letting our fantasies run wild. Basing any of the beliefs on faith would be terrible for your own personal