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Some apologists argue that the outcome of hold a belief is a factor in deciding to adopt it. | |||
* [[Religious belief has psychological benefits]] | * [[Religious belief has psychological benefits]] | ||
* [[Religion is beneficial to believers]] | * [[Religion is beneficial to believers]] | ||
* [[Religious belief is beneficial to society]] | * [[Religious belief is beneficial to society]] | ||
* [[Pascal's wager]] | |||
* [[Avoidance of Hell]] | |||
* [[Belief in God has social utility]] | |||
* [[Is theistic religion a consolation?]] | |||
* [[Religion provides hope]] | |||
==Counter arguments== | ==Counter arguments== | ||
===Appeal to consequences=== | |||
This argument is an [[appeal to consequences]]. Beliefs should be motivated by [[evidence]] rather than the consequences of adopting them. | |||
===Adverse consequences=== | |||
Religious belief has adverse consequences: | |||
* [[Religion is harmful to society]] | * [[Religion is harmful to society]] |
Latest revision as of 09:30, 25 May 2016
Some apologists argue that the outcome of hold a belief is a factor in deciding to adopt it.
- Religious belief has psychological benefits
- Religion is beneficial to believers
- Religious belief is beneficial to society
- Pascal's wager
- Avoidance of Hell
- Belief in God has social utility
- Is theistic religion a consolation?
- Religion provides hope
Counter arguments[edit]
Appeal to consequences[edit]
This argument is an appeal to consequences. Beliefs should be motivated by evidence rather than the consequences of adopting them.
Adverse consequences[edit]
Religious belief has adverse consequences: