I love the idea of cosmological constants (fine-tuning of the universe) as proposed by the anthropic principle. There are two explanations which arise from this idea that involve leaps of faith, both of which I do not support thus far:
1) the concept of a multiverse means the probrability will allow for the existence of 'fine-tuned' universe. I do not accept this yet as we have yet to find proof o...f this concept. (many ongoing studies are being done to study this: for example, astro-physicists are examining concentric concentric rings in the cosmic background radiation. They think that it indicates collisions with other universes.)
2) that the 'fine-tuned' universe is created by a God. Even if there is a creator, we cannot yet verify the identity of this creator. How then we jump to the conclusion that the creator is God?
We do not know yet! That is precisely the thing. We should keep trying to find out and not just plug something into the gaps.
And the cosmological constants should not only be restricted to the workings of the anthropic principle. We must be equally aware that the same cosmological constants do not only support life, these constants also will ultimately destroy life (and yes, this includes us).
1) collision with Andromeda
2) our sun dying out
3) most places in the universe kill life instantly- radiation, heat, cold
4) dark energy will pull out universe till all possible life is left stranded and utterly alone to a temperature of absolute zero
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