Name of the philosopher who basically stated, it's better to...?

Question

believe in religion or Christ, than not to. Be on the safe side.

Answer 1

Pascal's Wager in an attempt to justify belief in God not with an appeal to evidence for his existence but rather with an appeal to self-interest. It is in our interests to believe in the God of Christianity, the argument suggests, and it is therefore rational for us to do so.

Answer 2

Pascals Wager. Playing the odds with the afterlife. Nice idea untill you factor in the limitations religion places upon life in the physical world, especially if you're wrong.