redskins fan: The Romans got a distinct civilization spanning over 1000 years, a beacon of learning in the ancient world, and one of the fundamental bases of modern Western culture and society. I’d say they did pretty well.
And that quote isn’t even advocating following the Roman gods. It’s effectively a criticism of Pascal’s Wager and the relevance of following any deity on moral grounds.
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
– Marcus Aurelius
Of course, the Born Agains will probably just take this as proof I’m going to Hell, thereby completely missing the point.
redskins fan: The Romans got a distinct civilization spanning over 1000 years, a beacon of learning in the ancient world, and one of the fundamental bases of modern Western culture and society. I’d say they did pretty well.
And that quote isn’t even advocating following the Roman gods. It’s effectively a criticism of Pascal’s Wager and the relevance of following any deity on moral grounds.