Boro Nut

Theists get to choose which God they believe in but us poor atheist get no choice at all. The Christian default position is that as we don't believe in their God, we are damned to eternal hellfire. I think we should be just as selective about our disbelief. As Ocham's Razor is clearly flawed, I propose a subtle variation.

For instance, wouldn't it be safer to disbelieve in Buddha? That way we would avoid going to hell if we are wrong and at least come back and get another shot at it, albeit lower down the evolutionary scale, say, like a linebacker or president or something? Could you suggest a better God to disbelieve in, all factors considered?

Boro Nut

As a clear advancement in philosophical argument I think this deserves a name of its own. I propose Ocham's Ronson. Can you suggest any others?

Draygomb

Occam's Wager

If I disbelieve Loki do I also have to disbelieve Thor? Valhalla sounds interesting.

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Megatron

Ocham's Ro-Shambo!

Personally, I've chosen to disbelieve in Ra, since we all know the Sun isn't a god, just a big ball of fire.

tronvillain

Oh, for God's sake. It's Occam's Razor! Occam!

John Page

Disbelieving in your own god works best.

Draygomb

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I Love It! Make up your own god where disbelief gets you into Heaven.:lol

Amos

.Not to worry Boro because if Occam is going to get you anywhere it will be hell because heaven is not for cowards.

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Draygomb

That means Hell will be full of God Fearing Christians.

Synaesthesia

Amos,

You are mistaken, heaven is not for the self-righteous. Cowards are more then welcome.

This message is from God relayed by his servant who is more humble and cowardly than you,
Synaesthesia

Draygomb

Great now Hell is going to be full of self-righteous christians.