RE: The Problem with Pascal's Wager
May 10, 2018 at 9:02 pm
(This post was last modified: May 10, 2018 at 9:05 pm by Edwardo Piet.)
(May 10, 2018 at 8:25 pm)Khemikal Wrote: I;m sure you know that 2+2=4...you don;t believe it. We can separate the two.
You are confused if you think I don't believe it (like I said, the only possible alternative would be disbelieving it). I both know it and believe it. Knowledge implies belief. You're confusing belief and faith.
(May 10, 2018 at 8:59 pm)robvalue Wrote: It could be that all the good things you thought you were getting by believing it actually apply to those who don't believe it; and vice versa for any bad things.
For example, it could be that I "get into heaven" if and only if I don't believe in God. So believing in God is not "playing it safe" at all.
Agreed. And that's why I said this:
(May 10, 2018 at 5:53 pm)Hammy Wrote: Here are my reasons:
1) Belief is not a choice.
2) Atheists are just as likely to go to heaven or hell as theists.
Bold added.
