Awaiting_the_fifth
Where is my mind?
I was just reading over the old "Arent atheists at risk" thread after thinking it over, I have come to the conclusion that actually, atheism is a safe bet, and I've come up with what I'm calling Carney's wager:
If there is a God, a maximum of 1 and possibly no religion is correct. Certainly the adherrants of the correct religion (if there is one) will be rewarded. All religions teach moral values and virtuous living while prohibiting the worship of false gods. Assuming everyone has lived a good life (if they have not then the question is irrelevant) the Atheists will have only erred in their lack of worship, while the other theists will likely be punished for their worship of false Gods. Therefore the safest bet is to be atheist.
Take that pascal.
If there is a God, a maximum of 1 and possibly no religion is correct. Certainly the adherrants of the correct religion (if there is one) will be rewarded. All religions teach moral values and virtuous living while prohibiting the worship of false gods. Assuming everyone has lived a good life (if they have not then the question is irrelevant) the Atheists will have only erred in their lack of worship, while the other theists will likely be punished for their worship of false Gods. Therefore the safest bet is to be atheist.
Take that pascal.