The origin of our universe is the greatest mystery of all. How do we find ourselves existing, let alone enveloped in a cosmos enriched with such order and complexity? For religious philosophers, despite the incredible advances of modern physics, we are no closer to a scientific explanation of where the universe came from. -God-, they affirm, -is the best solution to the mystery.- Yet, there are those who call for patience. The new atheists remind us that science has a habit of explaining what was once unexplainable. In the meantime, we should not delude ourselves into contentment. -Religion-, they say, -is the opium of the people and the enemy of progress. In fact, God may be the nastiest idea in human history.- This book is a short, engaging and accessible guide to the mystery of existence. Featuring remastered interviews and original essays from the world-s most influential and respected thinkers, Philosophers on God explores the most fascinating and innovative research
