God and the Multiverse

<p>In recent decades scientific theories have postulated the existence of many universes beyond our own. The details and implications of these theories are hotly contested. Some philosophers argue that these scientific models count against the existence of God. Others however argue that if God exists a multiverse is precisely what we should expect to find. Moreover these philosophers claim that the idea of a divinely created multiverse can help believers in God respond to certain arguments for atheism. These proposals are of course also extremely controversial. This volume collects together twelve newly published essays – two by physicists and ten by philosophers – that discuss various aspects of this issue. Some of the essays support the idea of a divinely created multiverse; others oppose it. Scientific philosophical and theological issues are considered.</p>