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The Anthropic Cosmological Argument

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What is the main concern with claiming God is the cause of all things?

There is overwhelming evidence against it in scientific theories.

It contradicts the concept of time and space.

It implies that God is not changeless.

It requires more than what can be justified as relevant or helpful. (correct)

What is one of the objections to the cosmological argument mentioned in the text?

The universe extending infinitely back in time. (correct)

The concept of a looped time where the universe is self-causing.

The non-existence of an intelligent designer in the universe.

The idea of parallel universes with multiple gods causing them.

Why does Edwards speculate that perhaps the God who created the universe no longer exists?

The God is an in fieri cause. (correct)

There is evidence of multiple gods creating different universes.

The God is an in esse cause.

The cosmological argument proves that God is eternal.

What would be needed for the cosmological argument to show that God still exists?

To demonstrate that God is an in esse cause (sustaining cause). Signup and view all the answers

Why does Edwards emphasize the distinction between originating (in fieri) and sustaining (in esse) causes?

To highlight that sustaining causes are more relevant in proving God's existence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is an adequate explanation for why we are all here today according to Edwards?

The choices each individual has made to be educated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Anthropic Cosmological Argument?

The fine-tuning of the universe for life Signup and view all the answers

What are the odds, according to physicists cited by Craig, of the human genome forming as it has?

1 in 100,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does Craig argue is the best explanation for the existence of life in the universe?

Intelligent designer Signup and view all the answers

Why does Craig believe that the universe has an intelligent designer?

The interest shown by the designer in human lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic problem with the cosmological argument, according to the text?

It fails to prove the existence of any god Signup and view all the answers

How does Craig's view on intelligent design differ from the classic cosmological argument?

Craig believes in an intelligent designer with interest in human lives Signup and view all the answers