But should not atheists have an equal obligation to explain the origin of pleasure in a world of randomness and meaninglessness?

Philip Yancey
But should not atheists have an equal obligation to explain...
But should not atheists have an equal obligation to explain...
But should not atheists have an equal obligation to explain...
But should not atheists have an equal obligation to explain...
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I can’t imagine anything as incredible as the universe which we live in, and I’ve yet to meet anyone who can explain it. I’m sure that scientists will come up with explanations for the origins of the “meaninglessness” or “randomness” that we experience, but there is no need for them to be afraid to say that they don’t know.

Source: Soul Survivor: How Thirteen Unlikely Mentors Helped My Faith Survive The Church

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