Pascal’s Wager and Belief in God

Matt Fradd, the voice and mind behind podcast, Pints with Aquinas, navigates through Pascal’s wager and how it affects belief in God.

Questions Covered:

• 18:33 - Isn’t it true that belief cannot be forced? 
• 24:16 - Story about Pascal’s Wager.
• 31:50 - Do you believe that God has to change our hearts before we can believe in Him? 
• 41:50 - Is salvation real? Do you get it just by believing in it? 
• 45:28 - I think the wager is 50/50. If you choose wrong, you’ve lost your integrity. What do you think?
• 51:31 - Pope Francis says that prayer leads to faith. What do you think?

Resources Mentioned:

• Trent Horn vs. Dr. James R. White – Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation? 

• The Drama of Salvation

• Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons For Faith, Hope, And Love