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<ref>''[[New Proofs for the Existence of God|New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy]]'', Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD. (President, [http://magiscenter.com/ Magis Center of Reason and Faith]), June 29, 2010, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN 10:0802863833 ISBN 13:978-0802863836, 320 pages. Rev. Spitzer is the lecturing speaker in the DVD video series ''The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God'', 2011, Eternal Word Television Network EWTN, 4 Disc Set, approximately 6.5 hours, based on the same book.</ref>
<ref>''[[New Proofs for the Existence of God|New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy]]'', Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD. (President, [http://magiscenter.com/ Magis Center of Reason and Faith]), June 29, 2010, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN 10:0802863833 ISBN 13:978-0802863836, 320 pages. Rev. Spitzer is the lecturing speaker in the DVD video series ''The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God'', 2011, Eternal Word Television Network EWTN, 4 Disc Set, approximately 6.5 hours, based on the same book.</ref>
point out that the [[Inductive reasoning|inductive]] argument from the order of nature itself, its inherent "symmetry" and not simply the laws of nature, and what is called "fine-tuning" in physics, leads one inexorably (relentlessly, unavoidably) to the conclusion that existence includes the immaterial (or non-material) supernatural, and that the rationality and intelligibility of the [[Universe|cosmos]] is rooted in the Mind of God
point out that the [[Inductive reasoning|inductive]] argument from the order of nature itself, its inherent "symmetry" and not simply the laws of nature, and what is called "fine-tuning" in physics, leads one inexorably (relentlessly, unavoidably) to the conclusion that existence includes the immaterial (or non-material) supernatural, and that the rationality and intelligibility of the [[Universe|cosmos]] is rooted in the Mind of God
<ref>Flew, ''There is a God'', page 169</ref>
"''immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible, hid from our eyes''".
"''immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible, hid from our eyes''". <ref>"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise". Text: 1 Timothy 1:17; Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908. Tune: ST DENIO. Roberts' ''Canaidu y Cyssegr'', 1839</ref>
<ref>"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise". Text: 1 Timothy 1:17; Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908. Tune: ST DENIO. Roberts' ''Canaidu y Cyssegr'', 1839</ref>
These have reasoned ''[[a posteriori]]''
These have reasoned ''[[a posteriori]]''
<ref>"a posteriori": "'''1'''. ''Logic'' Reasoning from facts to principles or from effect to cause: opposed to ''a priori''. '''2'''. [[Inductive reasoning|Inductive]]; empirical. [< L, from the later]"</ref>
<ref>"a posteriori": "'''1'''. ''Logic'' Reasoning from facts to principles or from effect to cause: opposed to ''a priori''. '''2'''. [[Inductive reasoning|Inductive]]; empirical. [< L, from the later]"</ref>