Use your course texts to help you respond to the topic, and when you quote and summarize from the course texts, include information about the page reference. I will attach a pdf version of the book, you can use other references, but try to only use the textbook if possible.
Essay Length tips–To answer the topic completely, it takes about 2 pages – 8-10 paragraphs. Answer all questions below.
Topic B: Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn’s book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers who have identified in his reasoning.
What does the argument against believing in God without sufficient evidence look like? Is it plausible that God would look kindly at atheists and agnostics because they refuse to believe without evidence? After all, aren’t they simply using God’s gift of reason to arrive at their decision?
