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Introduction to Religion/Introduction to Philosophy: State of the art Fine Tuning
Consider the current state of the art “fine tuning argument”,
P1) If the e- (electro negativity) constant is slightly changed (made stronger or weaker), molecules and life as we know it become impossible.
P2) If the e- constant is set by a random process, it is very unlikely it would allow for molecules and life as we know it.
P3) If the e- constant is set by a super intelligent, super powerful designer, it is very likely it would allow for molecules and life as we know it.
P4) We should accept the explanation that makes what we observe, molecules and life as we know it, more likely.
So let’s look at this argument in our talk, and consider the relevant premises (P 1- 4). All life as we know it is made of molecules. No molecules, no life. So why did God, if God exists, make us out of molecules? This is a question about what we can know, epistemology. One thought: How many universes are there? Are we back to planets and solar systems? Enough solar systems, you find the planet at the right distance. Enough universes, you'll get one with the right e- constant.
Next stop, more on the problem of evil.
Enjoy!
Cheers~
Dr. Lee Basham
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