Last blog...maybe?

So today was the last day of class and I must admit I'm a little sad that it's over. I've learned so much from this class and have had several engaging discussions about many of the topics we have discussed in class. I've never felt so challenged about anything as much as I have been in this particular class. I was at a point where I felt like I was at a fork in the road because I couldn't decide whether or not anything I believed in was valid. I'm relieved to say that I finally feel like I'm getting some answers, especially after what Professor deVitto said today. I completely agree that science should not and does not have the authority to dictate what is valid or exists or what not.

I was having a conversation the other day with one of my friends and I was telling him some of what we have been discussing in class, particularly existence of God and whether or not believing in Him is illogical or not. He made an several counter-arguments, most of which I had previously heard in class. Then he said something that really put me at ease, which I have illustrated below.



Basically, he was trying to prove that believing in God is your best bet in life. If you do or do not happen to believe in God and He does not exist, then there is no harm done. If you do not believe in God, and He does exist, then according to the Bible, your life is in jeopardy. So the safest option would be to believe in God, in hopes that He does exist and He will return again. I'm sure that there are a lot of loopholes to this concept, but I also see this option as the safest bet and I am not willing to take a chance with my eternal salvation.