[Villages PL]

I think it has some merit, as far as it goes. There's no explanation of where the singularity came from. Why did it exist in the first place, where did it come from, and why did it explode? It serves to prove that Einstein was right when he said, "energy can be neither be created or destroyed, but can change forms."

The above theory just never had much appeal to me. But I read a book, a few years ago, that put forth another theory. The author, an astrophysicist, stated that the universe always existed. Why not? For some reason I like it better.

They are all good as far as they go. There's no theory that I know of that can create something from nothing.

What do you think, from a scientific perspective?

[Paulz]

Darn....I thought that this was going to be about the show

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I think it has some merit, as far as it goes. There's no explanation of where the singularity came from. Why did it exist in the first place, where did it come from, and why did it explode? It serves to prove that Einstein was right when he said, "energy can be neither be created or destroyed, but can change forms."

The above theory just never had much appeal to me. But I read a book, a few years ago, that put forth another theory. The author, an astrophysicist, stated that the universe always existed. Why not? For some reason I like it better.

They are all good as far as they go. There's no theory that I know of that can create something from nothing.

What do you think, from a scientific perspective?

Just that. You and me and Einstein agree on this one. The more complicated and scientific it is the more I am amazed by God's work.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Paulz

Darn....I thought that this was going to be about the show

Yeah, I was thinking about that too. I don't have TV but I have a portable DVD player and I have seen several seasons worth of The Big Bang Theory. Great show, in my opinion. I guess I should like the theory better because without it we wouldn't have had all this great entertainment.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by Paulz

Darn....I thought that this was going to be about the show

Bazinga!

[kittygilchrist]

From a scientific perspective, homo sapiens, allegedly a recently occurring mutant on earth, ought, by Darwinian reckoning, given their evolutionarily primitive state, to be exceedingly error prone and subject to further mutation as regards survival in their realms of domain, compared to something ancient, like native Florida cycads.

[DougB]

Einstein was one smart dude, but didn't even come close to the intelligence of God.

[justjim]

I agree its impossible for mortal man to create something from nothing. Only God.

[manaboutown]

Makes sense to me.

[onslowe]

Originally Posted by justjim

I agree its impossible for mortal man to create something from nothing. Only God.

I agree also. The Big Bang theory as it has been unfolding since the days of Einstein realizing that the universe did have a beginning is one of the clear proofs of God being the Creator.

Scientist after scientist admits he or she does not want to say 'supernatural' or God but they really cannot come up with anything better and still remain intellectually honest and objective. Darwin's path from the goo to you via the zoo just doesn't cut it when dealing with the first cause, that which started the "Big Bang."

I encourage you to please read "I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist" by Geisler and Turek. If I can understand that book anyone can. It's an eye opener for the open minded and honest.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Paulz

Darn....I thought that this was going to be about the show

Me too! Love the show, think the actors are superb and their ability to remember lines and lines of scientific dialog is excellent - but that's just my opinion!

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I think it has some merit, as far as it goes. There's no explanation of where the singularity came from. Why did it exist in the first place, where did it come from, and why did it explode? It serves to prove that Einstein was right when he said, "energy can be neither be created or destroyed, but can change forms."

The above theory just never had much appeal to me. But I read a book, a few years ago, that put forth another theory. The author, an astrophysicist, stated that the universe always existed. Why not? For some reason I like it better.

They are all good as far as they go. There's no theory that I know of that can create something from nothing.

What do you think, from a scientific perspective?

Hi villages PL: The problem with experts opining on the Big Bang Theory is that the theory keeps evolving as new evidence comes in. An expert once stated that to suggest the viability of the Big Bang Theory as a random event is like suggesting that an exploding building stuffed with letters of the alphabet creates an encyclopedia. In my view such an event as the mathematic precision of the universe requires some sort of intelligent design.

You also point out that Einstein stated that energy could not be created or destroyed but it can change form. When a person dies energy leaves the body since it cannot be destroyed but can change form does that imply each of us lives elsewhere but in a different form? Is this in fact what many of us call heaven. I believe so. I have had many conversations over the years on this concept and also as to the Big Bang Theory. I have in an earlier thread recently expressed these same thoughts.

Like all of us I have struggled with these questions of the Big Bang Theory , the after life and of God.

In my humble opinion it is a struggle akin to banging your head against a wall. Intellect can 't get you to the decision on God because the brain is a lazy organ and one needs to look beyond the brain.

As for scientific discussion on Big Bang theory the concept is so vast and complex with so many pieces of the puzzle missing that the best your going to get from a scientist is an qualified opinion meaning within the certainty of what science has available at that moment in time

I lean toward intelligent design because creation while not perfect is so amazing and so resilient

another aspect is to note how far advanced scientist have come in re-creation with stem cell, DNA, etc. I cannot even imagine what the world will look like one hundred years from now but hoping that my energy rests a hundred years from now with a human being preferable a rich good looking very athletic , very talented male that just makes the ladies swoon...

[Taltarzac725]

Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity

I can never understand how something can come out of nothing? It is a real paradox. There does seem to be a lot of evidence that there was some point where the universe began and started spreading. But what started it and more importantly why? http://gizmodo.com/astronomers-disco...ang-1545525927

[kittygilchrist]

Albert Einstein's Lost Theory Resurfaces, Shows His Resistance To Big Bang Theory

above article says Einstein and Hoyle both at times thought creation continually happens.

[Thnonne]

Just watch the show on Thurs nites and Sheldon will answer all your questions eventually.