Originally Posted by
californiapoppy 
What I understand from wikipedia is that a beilief system is a philosophy. I don't think it has anything to do with looking both ways before I cross a road, that's empirical, no theory to it. I'm willing to explore different philosphies, haven't found anything I completely believe yet. I don't feel spiritual, nor philosophical, but I'd lean toward "empirical".
that's what i meant earlier about potentially getting into semantics over the phrase "belief system".
a philosophy is a belief system, as are religions, scientific theories, world views, etc.
It's a very general term.
I'm of a similar mind that my belief systems are empirical. I don't believe things for which there is no evidence. I prefer scepticism.
But we all need to believe things in order to function.
What helps us to work out beliefs that accurately represent reality is evidence and reason.
Imho the same approach can be made to a spiritual journey. It need not be irrational.
