Quote by Christopher Hitchens

There either is a god or there is not; there is a 'design' or not.

There either is a god or there is not; there is a 'design' o

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of God and the presence of design in the universe are binary propositions - they either exist or they do not. It implies that these concepts cannot be dismissed or ignored; there is no middle ground or ambiguity. It encourages contemplating the possibility of divine existence and intelligent design as crucial questions that demand reflection and exploration.

Topics

God Religion Atheism Intelligent Design

By Christopher Hitchens

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