[Dimensio]

I would point out that, knowing so little about how our own universe actually works, we have no basis to assume that something is or isn't possible within our own universe

I've seen this used as an 'argument' by some (not all, or even many) creationists. We cannot know for certain that there are no gods because we do not know what is and is not possible within the universe. Therefore the Christian God exists.

Basically, all we have is a Star Trek episode with better writing.

Oh, like that's difficult.

[Ichneumon]

I've seen this used as an 'argument' by some (not all, or even many) creationists. We cannot know for certain that there are no gods because we do not know what is and is not possible within the universe. Therefore the Christian God exists.

Also known as the "God of the gaps" philosophy, since it postulates that God may still be lurking somewhere in the areas where there are gaps in our knowledge about the universe.

[tortoise]

We cannot know for certain that there are no gods because we do not know what is and is not possible within the universe. Therefore the Christian God exists.

That reasoning allows an equal probability that I am God, and that I just like to drop in to FR from time to time. However, I can neither confirm nor deny that such an assertion is true at this time.