Be Good For Goodness’ Sake!
Dec. 22, 2009 · 3 Comments
This is just as instructive if you replace “Santa” with “God”.
Wondermark #474; In which you better Watch Out, December 23, 2008
Be good for goodness' sake
god · morality · philosophy · religion · santa · wondermark
AndrewF · 20091225 at 03:57
Hehe.. I like it!
Though of course, your suggested replacement would be somewhat of a strawman ;)
Admin comment by Brent Danley · 20091226 at 20:24
Andrew – How?
Is it not true that people who obey god do so–in some cases–to avoid his wrath or to gain his reward?
A strawman is fallacious because it misrepresents a position then argues against that misrepresentation. Do you believe god sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake? Do you believe in his judgment?
My suggested replacement is not a misrepresentation. Quite the opposite, in fact. Santa is an analogy of god.
Brian · 20100504 at 13:11
Is it weird to comment months after a post? (yes)
Still.
My grandfather was fond of saying, “Be good for nothing.”
And Andrew – that’s not a straw man.