Does religion discount the present for a promise of everlasting life in the future?
Is your life is the most scarce resource you have?
Discussion
Trying to live by Christ’s example is the best way a person can live. You will flourish as a human the better you are at it - look to the saints to see endless examples of impoverished and persecuted people who are completely at peace and in love with the gift of existence.
Treating your life like the most precious resource will leave you unsatisfied until you die.
And if you’re wrong?
I’m not sure you got my point. Living a life for others is rewarding and treating your time like a resource will leave you empty always wanting more.
You don’t have to wait for the afterlife to see benefits.
Time preference = ∞
Focus = 1/0