Why life is more than an accident

THE letter from Fr Con McGillicuddy (September 17) generated some sharp criticism — yet the basic principle he enunciated is entirely correct.

This anthropic principle — the fact that the universe and in particular our galaxy, sun and planet appear to be designed with life in mind — is acknowledged by most scientists, however they explain this finding.

Many ‘coincidences’ were necessary to create exactly the right parameters for the emergence of life.