RE: The what if your wrong argument.
September 28, 2011 at 7:07 pm
(This post was last modified: September 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm by Zaki Aminu.)
(September 28, 2011 at 4:29 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Pascals Wager amigo.
Do you disagree with applying caution as a general principle in one's decision-making then?
(September 28, 2011 at 6:48 pm)5thHorseman Wrote: What if your wrong?
'what if your wrong about the juju monster up the mountain, or Thor and odin'
Something like what Richard Dawkins said to this very question.
If I'm wrong about something then I'll undoubtedly suffer the consequences for my error. So it would make sense for me to try and minimize my errors as much as possible, wouldn't it?
It doesn't seem to me like Richard Dawkins is prepared to face up to the consequences of him being in error - hence the refusal to answer the question without histrionics. I suspect too that he is aware that he is in error on some major issues and is terified of the impending consequences - hence the strenuous objection at being reminded of this fear.
(September 28, 2011 at 6:40 pm)Stimbo Wrote:(September 28, 2011 at 4:26 pm)Zaki Aminu Wrote: If there is an Afterlife, it would be the greatest foolishness and tragedy to miss out on it, would it not? So, it follows from that that no effort should be spared in determining whether or not it does indeed exist.
'No effort' is precisely what I spare doing that. None whatsoever.
If you mean you're working as hard as you can to discover the answers to the big questions then good for you. If not, then that's very sad.
