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Essay - Length tips--To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages - 8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count.

Topic B: Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your  practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn's book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers have identified in his reasoning.

What does the argument against believing in God without sufficient evidence look like? Is it plausible that God would look  kindly on atheists and agnostics to because they refuse to believe without evidence? After all, aren't they simply using God's gift of reason to arrive at their decision?