4. What is the God-of-the-Gaps Mistake? @PhysicsToGod

Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

“You’re just plugging God into the gaps of science!”
Ever heard that one? It’s called the “God of the Gaps” objection—and it’s often used to dismiss arguments for design in the universe. But here’s the thing: that’s not what the fine-tuning argument is doing at all.

This short clears up the confusion—and shows why the science actually points toward design.

Part 4 of our 10-part series on the Fine-Tuning Argument
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