The existence of matter and energy in the universe did not require the violation of energy conservation at the assumed creation. In fact, the data strongly support the hypothesis that no such miracle occurred. If we regard such a miracle as predicted by the creator hypothesis, then the prediction is not confirmed.
Victor J. Stenger, God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist
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