Philosophical argument for belief in God Crossword Clue
12 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 23, 2018 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 23, 2018 · 4-Down · 12 letters
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An argument for theism (and specifically Christianity) maintaining that belief in the divine ensures happiness in this life and offers the possibility of eternal happiness (should God or divine beings exist), whereas atheism, even if it brings happiness in this life, offers no hope of eternal happiness and carries the risk of eternal damnation.
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