The mystery of the universe

Think 8 (23):21-26 (2009)
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The ‘why’ question is very deep seated in human nature. Children indeed are always asking such questions: Why is there lightning and thunder? Why is there the sun and moon? Sometimes they ask questions which confound their mentors: e.g. ‘Why is there a universe?’

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10.1017/s1477175609990017

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