Causes Quote by Lee Strobel
“Virtually every scientist now concedes that universe and time itself had beginning. So, whatever begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. Therefore, the universe must have had a cause.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel, 2004
If something begins to exist, it must have a cause; therefore the universe, which began, must have a cause.
In simple terms: Anything that starts needs a cause, including the universe.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence for a first cause.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
causality
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
argumentative
When to use this quote
- debates on origins
- science education
- theological discussions
Key Concepts
cosmology
first cause
argumentum ad logicam
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beginning” mean for the universe?
- Can an uncaused cause exist?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes a clear definition of “beginning.”
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