Considering the Fine-Tuning Argument from Probabilities

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Many authors formulate the fine-tuning argument using probabilities and Bayesian analysis (e.g., Swinburne, Collins, Roberts, Barnes). Source
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Eric Hedin on Suffering in a Designed World

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First, Dr. Hedin discusses the problem of natural evils like earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, and other natural disasters. Source
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The Origin of Life and the Wonder of Daily Existence

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Sometimes, civilization’s design breaks down, and we then see how complex, interdependent, and fragile the system really is. Source
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