Arguments For
Causation. God provides the best explanation for the existence of the universe and all that's in it. (The alternative theory is that "nothing" exploded and resulted in everything that we see.)
Order. God provides the best explanation for abstract notions such as numbers, mathematical formulae, chemical-based processes, and natural laws. (The alternative theory is that the chaotic first elements ordered themselves into complex information systems.)
Design. God provides the best explanation for the absolute complexity inherent in cosmological, stellar, planetary, chemical and biological systems. (The alternative theory is that random chance engineered apparent design.)
Encoded Instructions. God provides the best explanation for the digital DNA code contained in and controlling the functions of all life on earth. (The alternative theory is that complex code, such as binary code running computers, can pop into existence without any kind of programming, testing and debugging process.)
Irreducible Complexity. God provides the best explanation for fully functioning biological organisms, systems, and subsystems that couldnt come about through gradual evolutionary process without totally ceasing to exist at lower, evolutionary levels. (The alternative theory is that biological systems took huge, unseen leaps from simple to complex without any guided process or forward-looking instructions.)
Duality. God provides the best explanation for the separate human functions of brain and conscience (matter and mind). (The alternative theory is monism -- only matter exists and the human brain only appears to have a separate subconscious ability.)
Morality. God provides the best explanation for the existence of love, emotion, altruism, and inherent moral/ethical values throughout the world. (The alternative theory is that unguided materialistic processes evolve higher human consciousness.)
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Arguments Against
Causation - The universe looks very much like what it would look like if it evolved naturally. Astrophysicist have a mathematical model on how the universe started.
Order - Complex things must evolve from simple elements. There is no need for a GOD to give them a push.
Design - If God designed the universe, then God must be more complex than the universe and could be easily discovered.
Encoded - Funny they use the word 'pop' here, because that is exactly what the are saying - That God popped the DNA into existence in an instance..
Irreducible Complexity - This is plan wrong. Every example of organisms they say are not reducible has been proven very well by those in the field that there are organisms very similar to their claim - bacteria flagellum for example that have fewer parts.
Duality - Although scientists are working on this one, there is no reason the believe God has made a magical connection between our brain and consciousness.
Morality - These emotions have been with us many years before religion. There are many religions that do not believe in a God that are much more peaceful than the Christian religion
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