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Originally Posted by DiscoDan  Let's go back to the case of the suicidal man. However, let's modify the situation so that, instead of god sentencing the man to eternity in hell if he commits suicide, the god in this religion is said to profess his absolute faith in this man's worth, no matter what the circumstance. Would it not be better for this man to be absolutely sure in the existence of this god, rather than take the sceptic approach and disbelieve? |
What religion do you know of that is ruled over by a personal or interventionist god who professes his absolute faith in a man's worth, no matter the circumstance? I'm afraid that is the antithesis of (personal or interventionist-style) religion, which works to control by inspiring fear of punishment by the god. It's a moot point.