Providence and the magnitude of the universe: A theistic argument for space settlements
Why did God create a vast universe? Various answers are discussed and rejected: (a) for its beauty; (b) to instill a sense of the sublime in his intelligent creatures; (c) to demonstrate his glory, (d) to provide a home for extraterrestrial species; (e) to guarantee that the natural emergence of (in...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2022
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Dialog
Year: 2022, Volume: 61, Issue: 2, Pages: 96-101 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation |
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Providence
B space colonization B divine efficiency B space settlements B philosophical cosmology B magnitude of the universe B creation theology |
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| Summary: | Why did God create a vast universe? Various answers are discussed and rejected: (a) for its beauty; (b) to instill a sense of the sublime in his intelligent creatures; (c) to demonstrate his glory, (d) to provide a home for extraterrestrial species; (e) to guarantee that the natural emergence of (intelligent) life, though extremely rare, happens nonetheless somewhere; (f) for no reason at all, because the human notion of efficiency does not apply to God's actions. Instead, this paper suggests that the universe is intended for space settlements. Several objections to this proposal are considered and deemed unconvincing. |
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| ISSN: | 1540-6385 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Dialog
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/dial.12737 |