"... "that sounds dangerously close to intelligent design."

Here's how logic works:

IF there were actually intelligent design as the basis of how the Universe began, THEN a generic metaphysical/religious theory would be logical....

IF there was NOT any intelligent design, and the Universe 'just happened' and proceeded according to physical 'laws', THEN explanations based on scientific principles would be logical.

Because we weren't around to observe, we can never prove either theory 100%. Thus, we can only observe...umm... what we can observe.

This leads to some just deciding to observe & measure.... but that process is obviously tremendously difficult & never-ending. Attributing 'intelligent design' also leads to speculating ABOUT the nature of a designer, which is also subject to the obvious differences of opinion.

So.... in the case of we humans, what sounds 'logical' is a matter of choosing our premises.... and logic itself can be debated as to the proper way to choose premises.

I have MY opinions as to what premises are best accepted and avoided....