Quote by Phillip E. Johnson

The assumption that nature is all there is, and that nature has been governed by the same rules at all times and places, makes it possible for natural science to be confident that it can explain such things as how life began.

The assumption that nature is all there is, and that nature

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This quote highlights the significance of the assumption that nature is the only reality and subject to consistent laws throughout time and space. This assumption allows natural science to have the confidence to explain phenomena like the origins of life. Essentially, by assuming that nature is all-encompassing and governed by universal principles, scientists can trust in the ability of their methods and theories to provide explanations for various natural phenomena, such as the complex process by which life emerged.

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