Entries that relate to Pascal’s wager.
In my “600 words” essay, I said that Pascal’s wager should lead us to “cultivate one’s faith.” Here are some preliminary thoughts on that, and in particular on whether doing so is somehow dishonest. There are different models that can be followed in truth-seeking, and more than one can be legitimate. For starters, it is … [Read more…]
My “600 words” all apply to them, but Pascal’s wager is especially favorable to the old. Consider: (1) As a preliminary matter, they have less excuse to avoid making their choice. (2) The “next life” considerations are stronger for them, since the next life is closer. (3) The “this life” considerations — and this is … [Read more…]
This short essay first appeared on the “Christian Thoughts” BlogSpot. To begin with, it is foolish not to grapple with the question whether there is a God. On His existence hinges what sort of life you should lead. Not having an opinion about or having giving serious thought to quantum mechanics is one thing, but … [Read more…]