Physical processes alone will never completely explain the existence of the universe , life , and consciousness. Religious answers are just wishful thinking and wanton fabrication cast over a bottomless pit of ignorance. To explain their occult and mystical experiences , magicians are forced to develop models beyond the scope of materialistic or religious systems.
When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is going to vote for them