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Definition:
Pascal's Wager is an attempt to argue that it is reasonable to believe in the existence
of God because, if we don't, then we risk eternal suffering in hell if we are wrong. On
the other hand, if we believe and are wrong, then we lose nothing.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
