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178 the universe—are two different things by virtue of their attrib- utes, properties, and conditions and can therefore not be treated on an equal footing. Neither can it be understood that accepting both as ‘having been in existence on its own since eternity’ car- ries the same meaning [for each]. The truth is that, whereas God, on account of His attributes of Godhead, demands that He be accepted as Eternal and Supreme, having no being above Him, the state of the universe and all that it contains prove that they have not existed on their own since eternity. There is nothing to rule out that there exists a Higher Being above them. The difference is obvious. The two can certainly not be treated alike. The idea that it is easier, simpler, and safer to accept that this world has existed forever is completely erroneous and creates many insoluble prob- lems. On the contrary, it is easier to understand, simpler, and safer to accept that this universe is created and its Creator is Eternal. Moreover, there are other arguments for the existence of God, as discussed earlier. If necessary, the reader can revisit the earlier dis- cussion concerning this matter. It is not necessary to repeat it here. The Second Argument for Atheism and Its Refutation The second argument presented by atheists in support of their belief is that the laws of nature and the law of cause and effect operating in the universe are so perfect and elaborate that there is absolutely no need for a Creator or a Higher Being. The unnec- essary belief in God is mere superstition. This argument has also been refuted above and it was explained why, despite a perfect law,