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In epistemology, pragmatic encroachment is a theory of justification that, unlike the purist theories, emphasizes the importance of pragmatic factors in the formation of justified beliefs. This theory determines the amount of justification necessary to obtain a justified belief by considering the pragmatic consequences of a belief. In this way, this theory becomes increasingly important in religious beliefs; because (not) believing in religious beliefs will have many practical results. This thesis examines pragmatic encroachment and its effects on religious beliefs. Firstly, I will describe the theory of pragmatic encroachment and its dimensions as one of the theories of justification. Then...