Here is argument one:
Argument 1
Given: Universe cannot be eternal by 2nd law of thermodynamics
Given: Each created thing has an creator by Law of Sufficient Cause (3rd law of logic)
Given: Design requires intelligence (observation)
Given: Universe cannot create itself because of Fallacy of Infinite Regress and LoSC
Conclusion 1: Universe was created because it cannot be eternal; also, creating agent must be external
Conclusion 2: Universe was created by an uncaused force because of Law of Sufficient Reason
Conclusion 3: Universe was created by some intelligent, uncaused force
Synthesis: The universe was created and designed by some uncaused, external, intelligent force
As can be seen, this is merely a deist argument. Still, it is logically impossible to be an atheist due to this argument. Argument 2 will be posted in the near future.
Edit: It has been brought to my attention that Gottfreid Leibniz and William Lane Craig also follow this argument, or one very similar. This post is all work done by me.
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