>𝐏𝟯 Naturalism is a belief that entails infinite negative utility for the adherent.
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>𝐏𝟰 Theism is an example of a belief that can potentially entail infinite positive utility for the adherent.
The issue is: why?
To me, Naturalism would have the potential for infinite positive utility/motivation for attempting to extend it as much as possible, even in the face of low-chance-of-success.
And Theism would have have infinite negative utility because why would they want to live longer? Living longer only provides more chances for them to screw up and be sent to where they don't want to be... therefore they would want to have a shorter life and have better chances of moving onto "the good place." Or if there's only one place to move onto... they would want to hasten it's approach as it's supposed to be "better," no?
Take it back to your analogy:
>On this basis, would you say "You know, you're right, we're probably going to die" and sit down waiting for death? Or would you continue searching for a way to survive, despite the apparent futility?
A Naturalist would see the slim chance of living as their only chance of prolonging their life, and strive to do whatever they could to manipulate that chance into reality.
A Theist would look at the odds, see that their time is near and be happy that they're about to move along into "the next, better life" and therefore be fine with giving up.
Stile25 t1_j2nnwjv wrote
Reply to Atheistic Naturalism does not offer any long-term pragmatic outcome of value when compared to Non-Naturalist views, such as Theism by _Zirath_
I see a big issue.
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>𝐏𝟯 Naturalism is a belief that entails infinite negative utility for the adherent.
>
>𝐏𝟰 Theism is an example of a belief that can potentially entail infinite positive utility for the adherent.
The issue is: why?
To me, Naturalism would have the potential for infinite positive utility/motivation for attempting to extend it as much as possible, even in the face of low-chance-of-success.
And Theism would have have infinite negative utility because why would they want to live longer? Living longer only provides more chances for them to screw up and be sent to where they don't want to be... therefore they would want to have a shorter life and have better chances of moving onto "the good place." Or if there's only one place to move onto... they would want to hasten it's approach as it's supposed to be "better," no?
Take it back to your analogy:
>On this basis, would you say "You know, you're right, we're probably going to die" and sit down waiting for death? Or would you continue searching for a way to survive, despite the apparent futility?
A Naturalist would see the slim chance of living as their only chance of prolonging their life, and strive to do whatever they could to manipulate that chance into reality.
A Theist would look at the odds, see that their time is near and be happy that they're about to move along into "the next, better life" and therefore be fine with giving up.