(February 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm)TruthWorthy Wrote: Because of the way rationalisation works. You begin with a conclusion and then induce supporting argument for that conclusion; also in other contexts such as psychology, rationalisation is considered a defence mechanism. Saying I believe in God's love, a promised heaven, and human focus because I don't like the alternative.
Sounds a bit like Pascal's gambit.