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> [ \[This world\] exists nonnecessarily, improbably, and causelessly. It exists for absolutely no reason at all. It is inexplicably and stunningly actual . . . The impact of this captivated realisation upon me is overwhelming. I am completely stunned. I take… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/this-world-exists-nonnecessarily-improbably-and-causelessly-it-exists/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

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## More by Quentin Smith

> [Let anxious anticipation evolve into effective preparation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/let-anxious-anticipation-evolve-into-effective-preparation/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

> [According to theism, if a universe is to have any probability of existing, this probability is dependent upon God's beliefs, desires and creative acts.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/according-to-theism-if-a-universe-is-to-have-any-probability-of/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

> [ So how do theists respond to arguments like this? \[The Argument from Evil\] They say there is a reason for evil, but it is… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/so-how-do-theists-respond-to-arguments-like-this-the-argument-from/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

> [ \[This world\] exists nonnecessarily, improbably, and causelessly. It exists for absolutely no reason at all. It is inexplicably and stunningly actual . . .… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/this-world-exists-nonnecessarily-improbably-and-causelessly-it-exists/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

> [The thesis that the universe has an originating divine cause is logically inconsistent with all extant definitions of causality and with a logical requirement…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/the-thesis-that-the-universe-has-an-originating-divine-cause-is/)

[Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/quentin-smith/)

> [If any spirit created the universe, it is malevolent, not benevolent.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/quentin-smith/if-any-spirit-created-the-universe-it-is-malevolent-not-benevolent/)

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