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but the default position should be that the universe came into existence as the result of a non-random event.

Therefore it was determined.; because of whatever there was beforehand. There have been one or two interesting discussions elsewhere on whether there is a third option, i.e. random, determined, or X, but there is never a need for the imagined third option, X.

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To claim otherwise is invoking a supernatural cause.

agreed.

Susan