Reasonable Faith Podcast
Fantasy of the Gaps
Apr 15, 2024
Exploring the concept of 'Fantasy of the Gaps' in science and theism, discussing the God of the Gaps fallacy. Critiquing Roger Penrose's cosmological theory and exploring mathematical models of an eternal universe. Delving into the RNA world hypothesis and the infinite universe solution for the origin of RNA replication. Debating the evidence for the existence of God and the blurred lines between fact and fiction in modern science.
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- God of the Gaps reasoning warns against using God as a temporary explanation for scientific unknowns.
- Fantasy of the Gaps involves non-theists resorting to imaginative scenarios to deny evidence pointing to God.
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Identifying God of the Gaps Reasoning
God of the Gaps reasoning involves using God as an explanation for phenomena that science cannot currently explain. This form of reasoning suggests that God fills in the gaps of our scientific knowledge and becomes increasingly irrelevant as science progresses. It is advised against using God as a stopgap measure for scientific gaps to maintain a more substantive dialogue.
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