scott wrote:
>> The "first cause" argument is that every effect has a cause, and hence 
>> for the universe to exist, something before the universe must have 
>> caused it, and hence God exists.[1]

> Why does the first case rule out the possibility of God having created 
> the universe?

It doesn't. It just makes God responsible for all the sins and evil in the 
world.

Usually, the answer to "if God is all-powerful, why is there evil?" is 
"Because God wants you to have free will."

-- 
   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   The NFL should go international. I'd pay to
   see the Detroit Lions vs the Roman Catholics.

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