Many brands of [[theism]], the [[belief]] in a [[deity]] or deities, believe that everything has a [[purpose]] and that nothing is arbitrary. In these philosophies, God created the universe for a [[reason]], and every event flows from that. Even seemingly random events cannot escape God's hand and purpose. This is somewhat related to the argument from design, the argument for God's existence because a purpose can be found in the universe. | Many brands of [[theism]], the [[belief]] in a [[deity]] or deities, believe that everything has a [[purpose]] and that nothing is arbitrary. In these philosophies, God created the universe for a [[reason]], and every event flows from that. Even seemingly random events cannot escape God's hand and purpose. This is somewhat related to the argument from design, the argument for God's existence because a purpose can be found in the universe. |