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God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist

This book examines scientific arguments and theories that question the validity of religious beliefs regarding the existence of a deity. more

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Victor J. Stenger
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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