BRACERS Record Detail for 24109
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"I do not feel that the question of the evolution of the universe forces us to postulate a God. You will find that many astronomers, Ryle and Hoyle recently, have put forward theories on the origin of the universe, none of which necessitate divine interference. It is certainly perfectly possible to base your ethical views on Christianity without believing in a God. We cannot place our responsibility to make decisions about life on anybody else, divine or human. It is a form of intellectual cowardice to put one's faith in a dogma, be it Christian, Marxist, or Fascist."
