Yay!
That was definitely unexpected, and very cool.
So there we have it folks. If I understand Cecil’s reply correctly - a ‘sustaining first cause’ phenomenon for the universe, in the manner of the sun for life on earth, would be God, and it is reasonable to think that some such exists, although no serious argument can be made for a personal God that takes any interest in our matters.
The case is closed.
ETA: Thanks Cecil!
Yep. I think that pretty much settled the issue.
And ditto on the congrats bldysabba