Pascal's discussion of gambling and religious belief is intended to show that
A) there is more to gain and less to risk in believing in God.
B) life is a game and should not be taken too seriously.
C) choosing God or choosing unbelief are equally risky choices.
D) the religious person does not gamble but bases his or her choices on knowledge that is certain.

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Pascal's Wager argues that it is a better "bet" to believe in God because if God exists, the believer gains infinitely (eternal happiness), and if God does not exist, the believer loses little or nothing. Thus, there is more to gain and less to risk in believing in God, which is the essence of choice A.

Pascal's Discussion of Gambling and Religious Belief Is Intended to Show