Problems understanding naturalistically the beginning of the universe

[robvalue]

Oh, the argument from design again, and the cosmological argument.

These are not evidence, these are arguments in lieu of evidence.

What would a non-designed universe look like, and how do you know this?

How much of the universe would you expect to be lethal to us, if it was designed with us in mind?

The universe "had a cause", why? Because you say so? The cosmological argument is nothing but a bunch of assertions. And calling a cause "God" does not imbue it with intelligence or magic powers; or render it immune to your own premises.

Questions still unanswered, as far as I'm aware.