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    It is not the case that Acceptance of theistic hope provides reason to act as if theism were true

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    • 1.Acting 'as if' theism were true without believing it constitutes a form of self-deception that undermines rational integrity (Clifford's evidentialist principle).
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    • 2.Pragmatic reasons for action cannot substitute for epistemic reasons when the action involves sincere religious practice requiring genuine assent.
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    Reason for 2 of 2
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    • 1.Hope, unlike belief, lacks the propositional commitment required to generate reasons for action directed at truth-tracking outcomes (per Bratman's planning theory of intention).
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    • 2.An agent who merely hopes theism is true but does not believe it will systematically discount theistic considerations when they conflict with known secular costs.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.Hope in theism motivates action oriented toward theism being true
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    • 2.Acting from hope does not require believing theism to be true
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