Pascal’s discussion of gambling and religious belief is intended to show that

a. there is more to gain and less to risk in believing in God.
b. life is a game and should not be taken too seriously.
c. choosing God or choosing unbelief are equally risky choices.
d. the religious person does not gamble but bases his or her choices on knowledge that is certain.


a. there is more to gain and less to risk in believing in God.

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