The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God

May 14, 2024

Astronomer Jennifer Wiseman, mathematician John Lennox, and intelligent design advocate Stephen Meyer discuss how new evidence points towards the existence of God through the origins and fine-tuning of the universe. The conversation delves into the surprising science behind a 'Goldilocks Universe' that hints at a higher power amidst atheistic objections.

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Stephen Meyer

John Lennox

Jennifer Wiseman

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The universe's fine-tuning for life suggests a potential cosmic designer beyond pure rationality.

Richard Dawkins demonstrated receptivity towards considering the intricacies of the universe, hinting at alternative explanations.

The concept of fine-tuning in the universe challenges conventional thinking, pointing towards an intelligent designer.

Deep dives

Debate Between Dawkins and Collins on Science and Faith

In a rare interaction, Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins, both eminent scientists in the fields of biology and genetics, engaged in a respectful conversation on the compatibility of science and faith. Despite their differing beliefs - Dawkins, an atheist, and Collins, a Christian - they explored topics like evolution's reconciliation with Genesis, the existence of suffering in a world created by God, the development of moral instincts, and the plausibility of miracles.

Investigating God Through Fine Tuning

01:18

Exploring the Notions of God's Complexity and Simplicity

01:42

Unfulsifiability in Arguments and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge

01:19

The Goldilocks Universe

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Introduction

3min

Exploring Science, Faith, and the Universe

8min

Exploring the Birth of the Universe Through the James Webb Space Telescope

3min

The Big Bang Theory and the Beginning of the Universe

22min

Questioning the Origin of the Universe and God's Existence

5min

Fine-Tuning in the Universe: A Delicate Balance

26min

The Simplicity of God: A Response to Dawkins

18min

Challenging Notions of God's Existence

6min

New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along.

Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Dawkins' best-known objection to a 'complex' God really holds water.

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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society.

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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God

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Deep dives

Debate Between Dawkins and Collins on Science and Faith

Dawkins' Open-Minded Posture Towards a Divine Explanation

Dawkins' Preference for Material Explanations Over Divine Intervention

Fine-Tuning of the Universe and the Argument for Design

Complexity of God's Existence and Fine Tuning Argument

Richard Dawkins' Argument and Responses

Investigating God Through Fine Tuning

Exploring the Notions of God's Complexity and Simplicity

Unfulsifiability in Arguments and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge

The Goldilocks Universe

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God

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Debate Between Dawkins and Collins on Science and Faith

Dawkins' Open-Minded Posture Towards a Divine Explanation

Dawkins' Preference for Material Explanations Over Divine Intervention

Fine-Tuning of the Universe and the Argument for Design

Complexity of God's Existence and Fine Tuning Argument

Richard Dawkins' Argument and Responses

Investigating God Through Fine Tuning

Exploring the Notions of God's Complexity and Simplicity

Unfulsifiability in Arguments and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge

The Goldilocks Universe

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