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Atheism must be the most difficult intellectual exercise imaginable, because everything constantly shouts to each of us, "There is a God. Worship Him. He is powerful, He is wise, He is good. Worship Him!"

Why were all things created? Not out of any necessity in God. He lacked nothing. All things were created simply for the manifestation of the glory of God's eternal power, wisdom, and goodness. Not that created things add to God's glory—that can never be. Rather, creation is intended to demonstrate what God is-glorious. This is why the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork, and...