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Author Topic:   Fine tuning: a discussion for the rest of us mortals
JustinC
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Message 49 of 83 (263423)
11-26-2005 10:12 PM


I've also never really felt the force of the AP. What are we supposed to get from it?
I take it that those who put forth the argument would say it implies a there is a supernatural being who created the universe for us; but can't we push the question back further?
What are the chances that there would exist a supernatural being which had the ability and desire to create a universe that was fine-tuned for humanity's existence? Out of all the possible characteristics God could have had, it turns out they are all not only compatible, but "fine-tuned," for our existence.
Are we to conclude that God exists for our existence? Does everything that exists exist for us?

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JustinC
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Message 51 of 83 (263861)
11-28-2005 5:54 PM
Reply to: Message 50 by RAZD
11-27-2005 6:40 PM


I'm not so sure that "fine-tuned" is synonomous with unstable.

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