In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig

Is the Cosmological Argument for God Still Sound?

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May 16, 2025
Stephen Meyer, a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and an advocate for intelligent design, joins William Lane Craig to dissect the Cosmological Argument for God. They delve into the Kalam Cosmological Argument’s philosophical underpinnings and respond to contemporary objections. The discussion highlights the intersection of scientific findings and philosophical inquiries about the universe's origins. Meyer also explores the resilience of Big Bang cosmology, the reconciliations of creation timelines with scientific evidence, and the implications for monotheistic faiths.
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Kalam Argument and Theistic Cause

  • The Kalam Cosmological Argument logically concludes the universe has a cause based on two premises.
  • This cause must be timeless, spaceless, immaterial, powerful, and personal, matching core theistic attributes.
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Math Implies a Mind

  • Mathematical laws alone cannot explain the universe's origin as math is causally inert.
  • If math preexists the universe, it implies a mind must exist to contain these laws, reinforcing a theistic perspective.
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Finite Past, Infinite Future

  • Philosophical arguments prove the universe's past is finite while allowing the future to be potentially infinite.
  • This asymmetry arises from the tensed theory of time endorsing objective temporal becoming.
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