Pascal's Wager Argument Analysis

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The pure fact alone that Pascal’s Wager appeals to our common human traits of logic and self-interest allows it to be a persuasive argument. Through this, the Wager can appeal to a much larger audience because it entices one’s self-interests over their religious state. While one can raise the argument that believing in God may not be the only way to make it to the afterlife, one could refute that what was loss that would make attending church during your lifetime such a regrettable experience. All in all, Pascal’s Wager provides a pretty convincing argument in why one should believe in God and does it in a way both simple and concise.

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