Quote by Stephen Hawking

We shouldn't be surprised that conditions in the universe are suitable for life, but this is not evidence that the universe was designed to allow for life. We could call order by the name of God, but it would be an impersonal God. There's not much personal about the laws of physics.

We shouldn't be surprised that conditions in the universe ar

Summary

This quote suggests that while it may not be surprising to find conditions in the universe that are conducive to sustaining life, it does not necessarily prove that the universe was intentionally designed for that purpose. It argues that referring to the order in the universe as the work of a higher being, or God, would imply an impersonal concept of God, since the laws of physics that govern the universe are perceived as devoid of personal characteristics. In essence, the quote challenges the idea that the presence of life-sustaining conditions alone serves as evidence for a personal and intentional creator.

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By Stephen Hawking

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