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. But the Hartle-Hawking probability is not dependent on any supernatural considerations; Hartle and Hawking do not… — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
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.… — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
So how do theists respond to arguments like this? [The Argument from Evil] They say there is a reason for evil, but it is… — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
[This world] exists nonnecessarily, improbably, and causelessly. It exists for absolutely no reason at all. It is inexplicably and stunningly actual . . .… — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
The thesis that the universe has an originating divine cause is logically inconsistent with all extant definitions of causality and with a logical requirement… — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
If any spirit created the universe, it is malevolent, not benevolent. — Quentin Smith Copy Share Image
![“So how do theists respond to arguments like this? [The Argument from Evil] They say there is a reason for evil, but it is a mystery. Well, let me tell you this: I'm actually one hundred feet tall even though I only appear to be six feet tall. You ask me for proof of this. I have a simple answer…” quote by Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/635/quentin-smith-54821_accepting_so-how-do-theists-respond-to-arguments-l_1707372.jpg)
![“[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 a few dazed steps in the dark meadow, and…” quote by Quentin Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55e/quentin-smith-54821_captivated_this-world-exists-nonnecessarily-improba_1826542.jpg)
