The newfound knowledge of the universe as
distinct, separate, and individual atoms “provided an explanation on life in
which, as Laplace later out it, the hypothesis of God was unnecessary. For the religious, however, it still left
room for God since He could be regarded as the Prime Mover who used the cue
stick to set the billiard balls in motion, then perhaps retired from the game.”
–Alvin Toffler, Third Wave
Odd, isn't it? For as long as man has walked the earth he has detested the idea that there could be anything above him.
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