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Atheism and Naturalism
- Atheism rejects gods and supernatural agencies, even in the universe's past.
- Grayling prefers "naturalist," believing the universe operates under natural laws like physics and chemistry.
Agnosticism's Lack of Rationality
- Agnosticism, claiming uncertainty about supernatural agencies, lacks rationality.
- Believing in gods is as rational as believing in fairies, given the poor evidence for both.
Intelligent Design vs. Darwin
- Intelligent design, a fig leaf for creationism, posits a conscious purpose behind the universe.
- Darwinian theory explains design in the biological realm, countering intelligent design arguments.