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The Argument from Design Ratio Christi at Texas A&M
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Definitions Argument from Design: an argument for the existence of God based on a hypothesis of ultimate design Constant: a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument Fine Tuning: surprising precision of nature’s physical constants and beginning state of the universe
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Initial Conditions If the explosion of the Big Bang had differed in strength by as little as one part in 10^60 the universe would have either quickly collapsed on itself or expanded too rapidly for stars to form.
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Physical Constants 1. If gravity was stronger or weaker by 1 part in 10^40, stars like the sun, which are necessary for life, would not exist. 2. If the strong nuclear force had differed by just 5% life could not exist.
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Common Objections Multiverse Theory Anthropic Principle Dependent Constants
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Discussion Is fine tuning due to necessity? Why or why not? Can it be explained by chance? Why or why not? Is design a plausible explanation? Why or why not?
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