Wager then without hesitation that He is.
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), French mathematician, physicist, inventor, and philosopher, fused scientific brilliance with spiritual depth. He contributed to probability theory, fluid mechanics, and invented the Pascaline, an early calculator. His “Pascal’s Wager” argued belief in God is rational, given infinite gain versus finite loss. A child prodigy, he advanced geometry and laid foundations for modern computing. Yet, after a mystical experience, he turned toward theology, emphasizing human frailty and divine grace. His Pensées explored faith, doubt, and the paradox of man as both grandeur and misery. Pascal’s legacy bridges science and religion, reason and faith, intellect and humility.
“We know neither the existence nor the nature of God, because He has neither extension nor limits. If there is a God, He is infinitely incomprehensible, since, having neither parts nor limits, He has no affinity to us.