Famed Dilbert creator Scott Adams, who made a new name for himself, as it were, opining on politics amid philosophical musings on daily livestreams, reacted to the outpouring of support he received following his surprising announcement of converting to Christianity as advanced prostate cancer takes its fatal toll.
For context, Adams revealed an advanced form of prostate cancer in May of 2025. Since then, he shared updates as he both sought treatment and pondered assisted suicide. Overcoming an initial hesitation to deny himself treatment and end his life prematurely, Adams instead ventured down a medical path. The cancer was delayed in some sense as he defeated doctors’ initial timeline, but as the disease metastasized in his bones he faced a new reality.
As such, Adams revealed in a broadcast shortly before the turn of the new year that he would be embracing Christianity preceding his anticipated demise. The announcement sent a flurry of support, though with it also came what he deemed as a turn off. He said certain comments almost convinced him to back out.
“I appreciate the outpouring of suggestions and questions, but what happens next is between me and Jesus. I won’t be responding to your well-intentioned messages on this topic. (There are a lot!) I hope you understand. And thank you,” Adams wrote as a follow up to his viral announcement.
Reacting to that second comment was Mike Cernovich, who plainly stated: “As it should be. Only God can weigh our hearts. The rest is man’s words, easily faked. The heart will tell the tale, and I think we know how this will end.”
Preceding Adams’ final commitment was commentary that shocked the entire internet. “When I talk about my own impending death, many of my Christian friends and Christian followers say to me, Scott, you still have time. You should convert to Christianity, and I usually just let that sit, because that’s not an argument I want to have,” Adams stated initially.
“I’ve not been a believer, but I also have respect for any Christian who goes out of their way to try to convert me, because how would I believe you believe your own religion if you’re not trying to convert me. So I have great respect for people who care enough that they want me to convert and then go out of their way to try to convince me,” he added.
He continued: “So you’re going to hear for the first time today that it is my plan to convert. So I still have time, but my understanding is you’re never too late. And on top of that, any skepticism I have about reality would certainly be instantly answered if I wake up in heaven.”
It was then that Adams revealed his ultimate decision. “I do believe that the dominant Christian theory is that I would wake up in heaven if I have a good life. Yeah, I don’t necessarily have to state something in advance. And so to my Christian friends, yes, it’s coming. So you don’t need to talk me into it.’
Ever the rational skeptic, he then mentioned how part of this adoption of faith seemed liked the smart movie. “I am now convinced that the risk reward is completely smart. If it turns out that there’s nothing there, I’ve lost nothing, but I’ve respected your wishes, and I like doing that. If it turns out there is something there, and the Christian model is the closest to it, I win. So with your permission, I promise you that I will, I will convert,” he concluded.
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