Re: writing a paper for class on religion.(prob for atheists)
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It seems that #2 is mixing two theories:
A. Since the Bible promotes socially preferable behavior, belief is good for society.
B. Pascals Wager If I bet that there is a god, and there
is, everythings cool.
If I believe and there is no god, no
harm no foul.
If I dont believe and there is no god,
no harm no foul
If I dont believe and there is a god,
Im f*cked for eternity.
The premise then is that only believing is +EV.
Stick with A. There are a number of counterarguments to Pascals Wager.
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wow thanks, i can use pascals wager in the paper. I have to pick which of the two theories best fits the explanation of the premise (why people believe in God) so one of theories i have to discount anyway.
im not sure what you mean by #2 is two mixing theories.
social exchange theory: I have to look at all the positives and negatives in the religion and have the positives outweigh the negative.
thanks for your help
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