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Faith is Universal

Let me first start by negating this resolution on a few grounds. Firstly, An observation within the grounds and definition of today's debate. My opponent defined Faith as "having confidence or trust in someone or something. " However, Defines within the context of this topic it is "Immaterial. " This is very contrary to the rather materialist view of the definition used. Let's now focus on the more philosophical realm of this debate. The important point of this is this universal reality within morality. Because Faith in this (remember contrary) definition is closely tied to Religion. It is true, That one raised may be able to feel a relation to it's morality, But it is more of a psychological phenomena. As if Faith were universal, It would be tied to either a single school of thought, Or a single religion. But, There are many religions forged in different time periods, On a great deal of cultural and historical context. What was wrong once, Is right later. Or in another culture. Now you might say Faith the concept is universal, I agree in a material sense. But my opponent designs it as a completely separate plane of reality. Now, This plane hasn't been defined, And under what context. And is classified under a general worldview as stated within the challenge. It will be impossible to define what reality it resides in if it is separate from us, And the mental gymnastics and grunt work will have to go into defining the relation of many to this reality. And how does it have a relation to us? I however, Define Faith as my opponent's Comment definition is. Having confidence or trust in someone or something. But, It is material and it is definable. It exists in this same reality, And in the context of religion if you want to say a deity would have made it on the same plane as to have it easy to reach and use. Rather than to transfigure oneself. Faith in religion is very different, There are varying degrees of it. It seems to follow similar patterns to ideals and thoughts that this reality abides by. It can wane, Change and it can be passed on through apathy. People can be converted. It is no different from Fear, Honesty, Anger and many other "Sins and Virtues. " So, To define it as a universal exception is almost unfair to it's very composition, History and context. Thank you for the challenge, Can't wait to receive your arguments. May the best debater win!