Pascal's "wager argument" is designed to show that
A) it is more likely that God exists than not so it is more rational to believe in God.
B) considering the gains and losses of believing versus not believing in God make it in your self-interest to believe.
C) wagering God exists would be offensive to God.
D) None of the above

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Pascal's wager argues that it is in one's self-interest to believe in God because the potential gains (eternal happiness) outweigh the potential losses (finite pleasures) if God does exist, whereas if God does not exist, the losses and gains are minimal either way.

Pascal's "Wager Argument" Is Designed to Show That