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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.

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: