... shown the Design Argument to be a legitimate inference to the best explanation for God. Its value depends only upon the vigor and durability of the analogy and upon the degree to which the resulting theory makes explanations more simple and coherent. Moreover, in the Design Argument he thinks ... how evidence confirms the hypothesis. As are caused by Bs. A*s are similar to As. Therefore--given that there is no more satisfactory explanation of the existence of A*s--they are produced by B*s similar to Bs. B*s are postulated to be similar in all respects to Bs except in so far as ... . The...

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... the domesticated vines to thrive. The detail also makes it clear that the ability of the vineyard to thrive depends on God's willingness to tend the vineyard, with God as the caretaker looking after the needs of vineyard.3 Isaiah 5:3 suggests that the men of Judah are the vineyard, the plants of the Lord. Isaiah 5:7 also directly identifies the Lord as responsible for tending the vineyard ... and associates vineyard with the house of Israel. Using the concept of a vineyard as a metaphor for people or groups is not unique to Isaiah ... suitable for wine. These are the only grapes that a...

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