Today I want to talk about Pascal’s wager. If you’re unfamiliar, the basic idea is this: God either exists, or he doesn’t. As humans, we have to place a bet on whichever option we think is most likely to yield the best result- Atheism or Christianity. Choose wisely.
Pascal reasons, if Christians are wrong about God then nothing happens when they die. The lights turn off and they’re none the wiser. No harm, no foul. If atheists are wrong, however, they spend eternity in hell. The best possible case for atheists- nothing happens when they die- is the worst possible case for Christians. Given this, it makes sense to hedge your bet and be a Christian. Continue reading “On God Part VIII- Pascal’s Wager”
