Dilbert comic creator says he’ll convert to Christianity

Scott Adams, creator of the popular Dilbert comic, said during a Sunday livestream that he planned to convert to Christianity before he dies. Adams, who has a fatal prostate cancer diagnosis, said many Christian friends and followers had urged him to accept Christ while he still has time. He said he would not convert immediately or spend a long time in that phase, but he promised to do so.

Adams said he believed that converting was the best decision given the risk and reward. He also stated that he believed the predominant Christian theory was that he would wake up in heaven if he lived a good life. (In fact, Christian doctrine teaches salvation by grace through faith.)

Later on Sunday evening, Adams said he appreciated an outpouring of comments and suggestions, but what happened next was between him and Jesus. Some commenters said there was only one right way to convert, which nearly talked him out of it, he said.

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