The universe itself is not simply matter in motion, indifferent to man's search for truth, goodness, and beauty,...the universe also possesses these spiritual qualities in some way.  And, though a natural or human catastrophe should destroy man with all of his ideals, ideas, and spiritual treasures, these cherished things would still survive because they are more than the creations of man.

Lowell Bennion, Religion and the Pursuit of Truth pg. 106