Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Those who desire to certify miracles may wish to say that such recoveries have no natural explanation. But this does not at all mean that there is therefore a supernatural one.

Those who desire to certify miracles may wish to say that su

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This quote highlights the fallacy in assuming that when an event or phenomenon lacks a natural explanation, it automatically implies the existence of a supernatural explanation. It cautions against jumping to conclusions or attributing unexplained occurrences to divine or paranormal forces simply because they cannot be explained by current scientific knowledge or understanding. It emphasizes the importance of considering multiple possibilities and not dismissing the lack of a natural explanation as proof of a supernatural one.

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