Carroll, Sean

Sean Carroll (born 1966) is an American theoretical physicist and cosmologist at Johns Hopkins University whose work on fundamental physics and cosmology has significantly influenced contemporary debates about God's existence. In "From Eternity to Here" (2010), Carroll explores the arrow of time and entropy, arguing that the universe's low-entropy beginning can be explained through natural processes without invoking divine design. His broader philosophical contributions include defending physicalism and naturalism while critiquing fine-tuning arguments for God's existence. Carroll has participated in high-profile debates with theologians, notably William Lane Craig, where he argues that modern cosmology provides no evidence for divine creation and that naturalistic explanations sufficiently account for the universe's origin and structure. His work exemplifies how contemporary physics engages with classical theological questions about causation, time, and ultimate reality.