Pascal’s Wager. Intelligent Design Versus The Evolution Theory
Blaise Pascal was an extremely intelligent physicist and mathematician that lived in the 1600’s. In May of 1654 he had what many people refer to today as a near death experience. His encounter would lead him to write a book that contained a passage, which would eventually be referred to as Pascal’s Wager.
Creationists and Evolutionists have been arguing for centuries over who is right and who is wrong. Their discussions and debates can often get heated and will frequently result in nothing but insults and name-calling. Instead of trying to prove the existence of God to an atheist, agnostic or evolutionist, Pascal went straight to the end result. We know for a fact that everyone is going to die so there can only be two possible outcomes.
If a Creationist is wrong and an Evolutionist is correct then they will both simply die and that is the end of their existence. The Creationist would lose the hope of heaven and immortality. There would be no consequences or punishment for accepting Christ and living a good moral lifestyle.
If a Creationist is correct and an Evolutionist is wrong then there are severe consequences. The Bible is crystal clear on the final destination for non-believers.
All liars will have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone
– Revelation 21
He who does not believe in the Son of God is condemned already
– John 3
I am tormented in this flame
– Luke 16
Unless a man is born again he will not enter the kingdom of God – John 3
Pascal’s Wager. Conclusion
If you live like God does exist and you are wrong you have nothing to lose. If you live like there is no God and you are wrong you have everything to lose.
Atheists Agree With God
God said do not lie, steal, disobey your parents, use God’s name in vain, bear false witness, and commit adultery or murder. You don’t like liars, thieves, murderers and adulterers.
The problem is your accuser/prosecutor knows that you have broken the very laws you agree with.
“Satan the accuser” – Revelation 12:10
Have you ever told a lie?……Guilty!
Have you ever stolen anything at all?………Guilty!
Have you ever used God’s name as a cuss word?……..Guilty!
Have you ever looked with lustful eyes? Same as Adultery (Matthew 5:28)…….Guilty!
“The law is going to shut your mouth and you will stand guilty before God”
-Romans 3
Charles Darwin like many others did not understand why a loving God would send people to hell. God is described as a “righteous judge” so why would a good judge not enforce the law? Do our judges let criminals go free simply because they say I am sorry? The truth is when people are sent to hell they will have nobody to blame but themselves.
“We are prisoners here of our own device” – Hotel California
There is only one man that paid your fine and took the punishment you deserve. They did not crucifiy Jesus for healing the blind and sick people. They did not beat him for casting out evil spirits or raising the dead. They murdered him because he stated without trusting in him and turning from sin you are going to hell.
“If you do not believe that I am he you will die in your sins”-Jesus
