In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig Dr. William Lane Craig vs Dr. Lawrence Krauss
Dec 11, 2020
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Contingent Beings and Necessary Being
- The existence of contingent beings, things that exist but could not have, raises a fundamental question.
- This question is about the explanation for their existence, leading to the concept of a necessary being.
Universe's Origin
- The universe's origin is a key point of contention.
- Evidence from astronomy and astrophysics suggests the universe had a beginning, challenging the idea of an eternal past.
Fine-tuning of the Universe
- The fine-tuning of the universe for intelligent life is presented as evidence for design.
- This fine-tuning refers to the precise values of physical constants and quantities that allow life to exist.