The debate over the existence of God is one of the most profound and enduring questions in philosophy, theology, and science. Here are arguments for and against the existence of God, including references to key thinkers and texts.
### Arguments for the Existence of God
1. **Cosmological Argument**:
- **Premise**: Everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist; therefore, the universe has a cause, which is God.
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