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Origins of the Universe

Does the universe require a god to explain its existence? Or could the universe have originated by purely natural means?
'Big Bang' Argument for God
Is the big bang is evidence for the existence of a god? Theodore Schick takes a look at all the data and comes up with no such conclusion.
Entropy Explained
Good examplanation of what entropy really is, and how it is often misunderstood or misused in theistic literature.
Is God in the Details?
Surveys of the natural explanations for "fine-tuning" in the laws of physics and examines claims that recent scientific discoveries point to the existence of a god.
Seeking Purpose in a Universe of Chance
Physicist and Anglican priest John Polkinghorne cannot accept the possibility that mindless chance operates in the universe, so he hunts for a cause.
Theological Misinterpretations
"The Big Bang model of general relativity theory as well as the steady-state theory are each logically incompatible with the theological doctrine that divine creatio continuans is required in both of their worlds."

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