nerzhin comments on Great post on Reddit about accepting atheism - Less Wrong

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Comment author: spriteless 31 August 2009 03:35:45PM 3 points [-]

Not hopeless, it obviously works sometimes or we wouldn't be here. But this suggests deconverting young people will work more often, as they will have sunk less time into theism and generally act immortal anyways so knowing God hasn't got an eye out for 'em won't shock as much.

Comment author: nerzhin 31 August 2009 03:55:07PM 1 point [-]

generally act immortal anyways

This is a good thing? Acting immortal predisposes you for rationality how?

It's possible, I'm just not seeing a good connection.

Comment author: Nick_Tarleton 31 August 2009 04:45:48PM 4 points [-]

The idea is that acting immortal indicates less fear of death which means less pressure against rationality on this one issue. The premise may be false, though.

Comment author: Psychohistorian 31 August 2009 10:24:06PM 2 points [-]

Irrationally believing you won't die counterbalances irrationally fearing going to hell.