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Why is atheism untenable? [Spirituality & Religion]

“Gradually, I realized that in the twenty years since I opted for philosophical atheism, a vast, systematic literature had emerged that not only cast deep doubt on, but also, from any reasonable perspective, effectively refuted my atheistic outlook. . . . Today, it seems to me, there is no good reason for an intelligent person to embrace the illusion of atheism or agnosticism, to make the same intellectual mistakes I made.
“As recently as twenty-five years ago, a reasonable person weighing the purely scientific evidence on the issue would likely have come down on the side of skepticism. That is no longer the case. Today the concrete data point strongly in the direction of the God hypothesis. It is the simplest and most obvious solution to the anthropic puzzle.”
(Patrick Glynn)
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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Fred Hoyle once opined that if he weren't an atheist he would think the universe was designed because of the fine tuning required. He went on to say it is almost like it was designed.
Speedyman · 70-79, M
He said that it was as if a super-intelligence has monkeyed with the laws of physics. And chemistry and biology as well! @hippyjoe1955
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@Speedyman Atheism is anti science.
Speedyman · 70-79, M
Anti-logic I would say@hippyjoe1955
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@Speedyman That too. Atheists always claim science but never deliver the goods.
@hippyjoe1955 Aw, get a room, you two!
Speedyman · 70-79, M
Get some logic, chum! @LeopoldBloom
@Speedyman It's OK dude. You and your friend can enjoy each other.
Speedyman · 70-79, M
Well he does talk some sense which is more than you do@LeopoldBloom