When Pascal argues about gaining two lives, and then three, what is his main point

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When Pascal argues about gaining two lives, and then three, what is his main point

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1. When Pascal argues about gaining two lives, and then three, what is his main point? How does the number of lives gained change whether one bets?

2. Explain Kreeft’s argument regarding red chips and blue chips. What is his main point (conclusion), and how does he support it (premises)?

3. According to the authors, agnosticism seems impossible. Why do they think so, and do you agree? Make sure to first define agnosticism.

4. Does Pascal’s argument depend on human’s acting selfishly in order to believe in God? Why? What is Kreeft’s response to this accusation?