The Backbone of All Arguments for God’s Existence (Contingency Argument) | ft. Dr. Joshua Rasmussen

Why does anything exist at all? In this episode of Incisive Thoughts, Dr. Joshua Rasmussen ‪@WorldviewDesignChannel‬ — one of today’s leading philosophers in metaphysics and philosophy of religion — takes us step by step through the Contingency Argument, the backbone of all arguments for God’s existence. Using the light of reason, we explore the bridge of reason to reach the necessary foundation of reality — a foundation upon which all contingent things depend. This isn’t just abstract theory; it’s a methodical journey that connects the dots between logic, reality, and belief in God. What you’ll learn in this video: • What “contingent” and “necessary” mean, and why the distinction matters • Why an infinite regress or circular cause doesn’t solve the question of existence • How the Contingency Argument can work independently of science yet complement scientific reasoning • Why the universe itself cannot be the necessary existence • How to move from the concept of a necessary being to the fuller understanding of God • Why this argument serves as the structural backbone for other arguments for God’s existence • How one can move from atheism to a clear belief in theism through step-by-step reasoning, grounded in reflection and observations about reality Whether you are a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the foundations of reality, this conversation offers a clear, rigorous, and thought-provoking roadmap for exploring life’s deepest questions. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Joshua’s Journey 04:09 Light Of Reason 08:40 Contingency Argument Overview 10:22 Definition 13:51 Deeper Than Science 15:24 1st Stage 19:46 Circular Explanation? 23:42 Infinite Regress? 27:22 Virtual Particles? 33:06 Modal Collapse? 36:37 The Universe is Necessary? 38:20 2nd Stage (2 Strategies) 43:13 The Turtle Argument 52:26 Unlimited Nature 55:40 Supreme Nature 1:03:56 2nd Strategy 1:05:42 Mind Matter Math Morality 1:07:35 Fine-Tuning 1:11:37 Grounding Morality 1:15:16 Bridge Of Reason 1:19:05 Abstract Principles 1:22:50 Logic & Necessary Foundation 1:29:50 Treasure 1:32:00 Is This God? 1:34:20 Challenges for Theism Subscribe for Part 2 — The Explanatory Reach of Theism, where we see how belief in God makes sense of consciousness, morality, meaning, and more. #ContingencyArgument #JoshuaRasmussen #theism