Believing in the existence of God can make God real in a simulated way, suggesting that the essence of religion lies in faith rather than proof. Acting as if God is real, as Jordan Peterson suggests, can lead to a better life, similar to drawing inspiration from a muse whose existence is uncertain.
Chad Daniels is a stand-up comic and a host of the "Middle of Somewhere" and "Pretend Problems" podcasts. Watch his new special, "Empty Nester," on Netflix.
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