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“Things don't look hopeful for Darwinian naturalists.”

Quote by Alvin Plantinga

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Alvin Plantinga

Alvin Plantinga is a distinguished American philosopher recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of religion, epistemology, and metaphysics. He is particularly known for his work on the argument from evil and the problem of divine hiddenness. more

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