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Salizler
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Salizler asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 10 years ago

Hypothetically, whether you believe in him or not: You are forced to play a game of poker with Satan..?

Satan himself has challenged you to a single game of poker, but you are not playing for money. The stakes are simple:

If you lose, the Prince of Darkness immediately gains possession of your soul, along with the souls of everyone in your family.

If you win, you and your family are all assured eternal salvation, and Lucifer goes sneaking off in shame.

You can, however, avoid this game and the gamble involved by immediately giving your soul to the Devil. In return, he will not go near your family and they will all be safe.

So, which is it to be? Do you gamble the souls of you and your family, or do you sacrifice your own soul in order to save your family?

Update:

Does nobody know the meaning of hypothetical?? Sheesh.

I don't actually believe in Satan, but if I was answering the question, I'd sacrifice myself to ensure my family made it.

See, that was easy.

I swear you people don't follow directions very well.

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  • Not a Member
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    I'm answering this question for the entertainment value...just as I would do if it were Poker with the Devil... since I don't believe in either Satan or the Soul... the outcome wouldn't matter... but I would be entertained.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Gamble, and cheat.

    "Wait a minute. How did you get two Aces of Spades?"

    *halo*

    "You have five Aces? What the f*ck?"

    "New rules. Five Aces beats all other hands. You lose, sucker."

    Edit: No. Nobody understands hypothetical questions. At least not in R&S. You might have better luck asking in Philosophy.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I am a fab poker player and satan would not have a chance against me. However I don't believe in satan and I only play for money.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    He's the Prince of Darkness? Then who's the King? Is there some kind of Superdevil?

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  • Blue Foots™
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Since Satan does not exist there is no poker game and I automatically win.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I would refuse to play the game.

    Satan is not capable of giving eternal life in Heaven, therefore all three of your circumstances end up with everyone in Hell.

    I would therefore offer different stakes:

    If I win, I go to heaven.

    If Satan wins, he goes to heaven.

    If my family is involved at all, they each in turn get a crack at the game, same stakes.

    That way, Satan has to win every time, but I only have to win once.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    I'd ask the devil for the corner office and air conditioning.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I would pray to God.

    The FIRST rule is, you NEVER, EVER play by the rules the bad guy offers you. Promise him whatever he wants, and first chance you get, shoot him in the nuts.

  • Frizby
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    I would change the rules, and ask that if I win he would be permanently destroyed on the spot..

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I wouldn't even try and beat him. I'd be scared sh*tless and I'm bad at poker on the best of days!!

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