Universe in Creation – Uncommon Descent

Extraterrestrial life Human evolution Intelligent Design Origin Of Life

If life might be “programmed into” the laws of nature, why not humans?

From a review of Universe in Creation: A New Understanding of the Big Bang and the Emergence of Life by astrophysicist Roy R. Gould: Whichever specific origin of life theory we turn to, the thesis that life is somehow programmed into the universe feels uncomfortable but also attractive. Uncomfortable, because it seems to carry a Read More…

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Origenes KF @1: Is it true or false that we are error prone? I need a clarification before I can answer.... – Materialists Know What They Say is...
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