“It was not that I thought I was smarter. I had simply explored science and found what seemed to me a far more powerful authority. And, I did not steal or murder because I thought they were wrong, not because I feared damnation.”
Quote by Victor J. Stenger
Work
Has Science Found God?: The Latest Results in the Search for Purpose in the Universe
The book delves into the ongoing debate between scientific inquiry and religious beliefs, presenting arguments and evidence from both sides. It examines how modern scientific discoveries might shed light on the existence of a higher power and the purpose of the cosmos. more
Author
Victor J. Stenger
Victor J. Stenger was a renowned physicist known for his research in the philosophy of science and criticism of religion. His work encompasses physics, mathematics, and logic, particularly in the fields of quantum mechanics and cosmology. Stenger's writings aim to popularize scientific knowledge and challenge the rationality of religious beliefs. more
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