As long as the probability of God existing is greater than zero (
), the "Expected Value" of believing remains infinite. In the language of math: Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
If you wager on the "wrong" God (e.g., choosing Christianity when Islam was the "correct" choice), you might still face infinite loss. The wager doesn't tell you which altar to visit, only that you should pick one. As long as the probability of God existing
Pascal’s Wager isn't meant to be a final proof; it’s a for the indifferent. Whether you see it as a brilliant piece of logic or a desperate bit of trickery, it forces a question we often avoid: If the stakes are truly infinite, can you afford not to choose? Pascal's Wager - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition