Being true Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Either Christianity is true or it's false. If you bet that it's true, and you believe in God and submit to Him, then if it IS true, you've gained God, heaven, and everything else. If it's false, you've lost nothing, but you've had a good life marked by peace and the illusion that ultimately, everything makes sense. If you bet that Christianity is not true, and it's false, you've lost nothing. But if you bet that it's false, and it turns out to be true, you've lost everything and you get to spend eternity in hell.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Belief in Christianity is a wager: if true, infinite reward; if false, minimal loss; if false belief, infinite loss.
In simple terms: Faith is a bet on eternity.
Key Takeaway
Consider the stakes of belief.
Themes
faith
risk
existential
decision-making
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- life choices
- religious commitment
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
probability
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is belief justified without proof?
- What are the moral implications of wagering on truth?
A Different Perspective
Risk of ignoring evidence for belief.
