Most philosophers think Pascal’s Wager is the weakest of all arguments for believing in the existence of God. Pascal thought it was the strongest. After finishing the argument in his Pensées, he wrote, “This is conclusive, and if men are capable of any truth, this is it.” That is the only time Pascal ever wrote a sentence like that, for […]
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Argument from Pascal’s Wager
Most philosophers think Pascal’s Wager is the weakest of all arguments for believing in the existence of God. Pascal thought it was the strongest. After finishing the argument in his Pensées, he wrote, “This is conclusive, and if men are capable of any truth, this is it.” That is the only time Pascal ever wrote a sentence like that, for […]
Encountering the Word — Psalm 53:1(a)
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 53:1 RSVCE) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Psalm 53:1(a)
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 53:1 RSVCE) Print this entry
How Do I Evangelize My Atheist Friends?
A university student recently asked me, “How do I evangelize my atheist friends?” Here’s my angle based on experience. When I was a non-religious scientist working in lab, I sensed that science pointed to a greater truth. The order, symmetry, and predictability in this Book of Nature was not lost on me. I worked on artificial photosynthesis and nanotechnology and often stared […]