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Stupid question about The Universe?
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The Non-Meaning of Existence
Some scientists, with astro-physicists leading the charge, have gone out on a limb to say flatly that the formation of the Universe had nothing to do with God(or any such Supernatural Being), but with the simplest mechanics of quantum physics involving sub-atomic particles...
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Question for those with faith and atheists. Existence. No Preaching Please!
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Beyond Consciousness
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Roadblock to Theism
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