No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning
It appear that science is never settled. I have to wonder though - perhaps its my human limitation - how something could always be without ever beginning? Interesting position, it kind of makes you wonder about God.
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Robbie on the other hand is getting on my last nerve.
I tend to wait until after a season or two and see if it holds up, then "binge watch" on Netflix or on DVD so that I don't have to wait week to week.
There are failings of atheism/Objectivism when it comes to answering fundamental questions about the origin of the universe, how life initiated from inorganic matter, and how sentience came into existence. For many those questions are answered and in a way that respects the individual rights of our fellow human beings. Perhaps someday there will be a different answer, but in the meantime, I prefer this answer vs. none - which inevitably leads to not only chaos, but tyranny. For in a world where there is no supreme being, man will assume the role. I prefer God instead of some man, since most man-made supreme beings have been much more evil than most gods.
First for the example of the illogical. Suppose I were to say that God existed and you said he did not. I then say prove he does not exist. Of course you could not and then I say "see you can't prove he does not exist so therefore he must exist".
That I think we can all agree is a common error of logic. Your failure to prove God does not exist in now way gives any proof that he does. However, what I am saying is exactly that...your failure to prove God exists and the other persons failure to prove God does exist is simply an exercise in futility. In the end he has been given absolutely no proof of God. But also, you have been given absolutely no proof of the absence of God.
The error in logic that I think I hear being made by some is that they seem to think that since you can not prove a negative (that a possibly mythical person exists), that this in some way, shape, or fashion, provides comfort in saying God does not exist. Which of course it would be illogical to do so since the whole exercise was futile and proved nothing.
That said, it does not mean that you can not analyze what we do know and come to the conclusion that you believe God does not exists and carry yourself appropriately. However, that is an entirely different thing from having proof and being able to tell people that you know God does not exist. All you have is an educated guess that you are acting on because it is the best information you have. I personally believe there is some "force" but do not believe it is likely to be anything like we think of as God (basically because I think all religions have been made up to help people deal with life and death).
There you go and I hope you understand now. As to whether or not this is in line with Objectivism teachings or not I could not care less. I examine things and apply logic and "know what I see" as to quote one of the hero's of Atlas Shrugged.
Please see my reply to Timelord nearby. I do not know your level of Objecivism...
Regards,
O.A.
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