Would a Christian accept the same type of argument, if it was about a God from another religion?
My guess is no
My guess as an agnostic is, why not ? But, Catholics at last accept gods from other religions on the ground that their own God is superior to all the others.
**Catholics** hold nuanced views regarding other religions and their gods.
1. **Common Ground and Shared Beliefs**:
- The **Catholic Church** acknowledges that **Muslims, Jews, and Christians** (including those outside the Roman Catholic Church) all worship the same **one God**¹[3].
- This shared monotheistic belief stems from the **Abrahamic tradition**, where all three faiths trace their spiritual lineage back to the patriarch **Abraham**.
- Catholics recognize that **God** is the **sole deity** they follow and believe in²[4].
2. **Christ's Superiority**:
- **Jesus Christ** holds a unique position in Catholic theology. He is considered the **Son of God**, the **Second Person of the Holy Trinity**.
- Catholics believe that **Jesus** is the **fulfillment of God's promise** to humanity. His life, death, and resurrection offer **salvation** to all who accept Him.
- In this context, **Christ's superiority** is not merely comparative to other gods; it is **absolute**. Catholics view Him as the **supreme revelation** of God's love and grace.
3. **Interfaith Dialogue and Respect**:
- The Catholic Church encourages **interfaith dialogue** and **fraternal relations** with people of other religious traditions³[5].
- Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of recognizing our shared humanity and working together for a more **fraternal world**.
- While Catholics firmly believe in Christ's supremacy, they also respect the **dignity** and **freedom** of individuals to follow their own religious paths.
4. **Pascal's Wager Revisited**:
- Returning to **Pascal's Wager**, Catholics might approach gods from other religions similarly.
- If they perceive a god from another faith as a **rational choice**, they may consider it within the framework of **God's permissive will**.
- However, their ultimate allegiance remains with **Jesus Christ**, whom they believe to be the **way, truth, and life**.
In summary, Catholics recognize the **unity of God** across faiths but firmly uphold the **supremacy of Christ** within their own theological framework. 🙏🌟
Source : conversation avec Bing, 01/05/2024
(1) Christianity and other religions - Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_and_other_religions.
(2) Who is God? - About Catholics.
www.aboutcatholics.com/beliefs/who-is-god/.
(3) LIVING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN AN INTER-RELIGIOUS - Vatican.
www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/incontri/rc_con_cfaith_20190115_machado_en.html.
(4) Pope Francis: Don’t be afraid that God has allowed different religions ....
www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/03/pope-francis-dont-be-afraid-god-has-allowed-different-religions-world.
(5) What does the church teach about people of other faiths?.
uscatholic.org/articles/202212/what-does-the-church-teach-about-people-of-other-faiths/.
Hope this helps .