Correct. The question comes down to the nature of the universe one wishes to live in. I choose to live in a world created by the God of the Old and New Testament.
Does my choice determine the nature of reality? Only in my own mind. For me the choice to live in a world without God is the choice to live in chaos with no moral foundation except my own gut and thoughts. If I am wrong and there is no God I still have chosen the best of all possible worlds.
I didn’t read Essay 2.
Are you the 'blog' writer ad meliora?
Although nominally religious theme topic, here at Free Republic this would be better (pun intended) categorized under Bloggers & Personal.