Pascal's Wager argues that it is rational to believe in God based on prudential reasons rather than epistemic reasons. Specifically, it argues that if one believes in God and God exists, one gains eternal happiness, whereas if one does not believe and God exists, one loses out on eternal happiness. Therefore, the potential costs of believing are low compared to the potential benefits, so it is rational to choose to believe. However, critics argue that the wager may not lead to a genuine belief and does not consider all possible scenarios about what God may require for salvation.

1. Pascal’s Wager