JL

But is it nonsensical to speak of a particular moral edict once one has broken it? It might be hypocritical, but I don't think its a moot point. In fact I know of a certain religion whose members just go on and on with what one should do in hypothetical situations even though they often go back on their word. It must be good for something.

Eudaimonist

Interesting. I know in my gut that I will be an atheist on my deathbed (assuming that I die in a bed.) There is no doubt in my mind about this.

I suppose I could -- purely as a matter of creative imagination -- accept a hypothetical one in a million chance of converting, but based upon my self-knowledge (those six pillars of self-esteem are great advice, btw) I know that fear of death doesn't have the power to shake my convictions, deeply rooted as they are.