No theist has as yet addressed the point about people picking the wrong religion. Unless you believe God sticks you in heaven even for worshipping some other false god, then you have to admit your baby is about to play Russian roulette with his soul. To simply announce your own religion must be correct is astonishingly arrogant, and obviously no argument given all religions say it. And even if it is, he may go to another religion.
Do you vaccinate your kid? If so, you're making a decision without their consent to "miss out" an unnecessary and unpleasant experience. No one says this is robbing the child of the experience of being ill. If you truly believe this life is just the beginning, then it's the same. You're vaccinating them against this lesser bit of life and avoiding all chance of not going to heaven.
I've had several people admit to reasonable doubt, which I respect. I honestly believe that anyone who doesn't kill their kid possesses enough reasonable doubt. If it was as simple and obvious as the vaccine scenario, I don't think people would hesitate. It has happened before.
So kudos to anyone who admits there is reasonable doubt. That defeats my whole scenario cleanly, and saves having to do mental gymnastics to show why your actions don't match your beliefs.
Do you vaccinate your kid? If so, you're making a decision without their consent to "miss out" an unnecessary and unpleasant experience. No one says this is robbing the child of the experience of being ill. If you truly believe this life is just the beginning, then it's the same. You're vaccinating them against this lesser bit of life and avoiding all chance of not going to heaven.
I've had several people admit to reasonable doubt, which I respect. I honestly believe that anyone who doesn't kill their kid possesses enough reasonable doubt. If it was as simple and obvious as the vaccine scenario, I don't think people would hesitate. It has happened before.
So kudos to anyone who admits there is reasonable doubt. That defeats my whole scenario cleanly, and saves having to do mental gymnastics to show why your actions don't match your beliefs.
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