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How do atheists explain the cause of the universe if it has a beginning like most astrophysicists believe?
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IF you want to believe that someone (or thing) started it you are then left with the question of who or what made Him (or It).
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In the infinite universe theory does the universe have no beginning and no end just like numbers from negative numbers going to positive numbers?
There is reason to believe that there is an infinity of space out there, just as time is infinite, both in the past, and in the future. At some stage in this infinity of time and space, our universe began. In fact, the multiverse hypothesis says that our universe is only one of many such universes that have come into existence, or will in the infinite future. However, Einstein proposed that our universe (and therefore each universe if the multiverse hypothesis is correct) is curved, so that it in some way has an outer boundary contrary to Professor Hawkins saying the universe may have no boundary as the universe is possibly self contained. Minority viewpoint: The Infinite Universe Theory states that the universe exists everywhere and for all time. Thus the universe had no beginning, although each part of it has a beginning and an ending, being assembled from other parts in the necessarily Infinite Universe. This is in tune with the First Law of Thermodynamics (Conservation), which states that "Matter and the motion of matter neither can be created nor destroyed." The opposing assumption is Creation, the belief that something could be created out of nothing. The Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe is wildly popular largely because most people follow religious tradition in assuming Creation. In tune with that logic, modern physicists accept numerous odd claims such as the shibboleth that space could be curved even though it is supposed to be completely empty. For further details go to www.thescientificworldview.com. the whole point is the universe don't have a end because it has no beginning
Is universe getting bigger?
Yes. To be more exact, it is "space" within the "observed universe" that is expanding. A confusing fact is that many astronomers believe the universe as a whole may already be infinite in size. This doesn't stop them saying the observable universe is still expanding. "Infinity" is a tricky idea.
Do astrophysicists believe in intelligent design?
AnswerThere is no rule that they have to, and no rule that forbids it.However, most studies of "belief" indicate that the more education people have the more likely they are to see a strictly physical explanation for most of the natural universe. The implication is that, as astrophysicists are highly educated, they are more likely to discredit proposals like "Intelligent Design" which are based on supernatural causes.AnswerSome astrophysicists might think there is some sort of god, yes. People from all professions might at some stage happen upon a religious thought or two. The above answerer makes the excellent point that the higher the education of a person the less likely they are to be susceptible to religious or supernatural ideas. Also, astrophysicists are of course highly educated by the very nature of their subject. Their education and them being scientists would preclude notions of the supernatural as their scientific work is based on logic and observation. Astophysics deals with the big bang and galaxies and nucleosynthesis as the workings of stars most of all. The kinds of insight this kind of study certainly precludes notions of gods and intelligent designers and the supernatural as, grouped with scientific ideas, these ideas would hardly seem sensible. Apart from invoking the supernatural, intelligent design is a political movement worthy of discredit that is simply trying to get itself onto school curricula and has no purpose apart from that. With this in mind it seems unlikely to even enter the conscienceness of a starscape-scanning astrophysicist.
What episode in bones did booth and brennan hooked up?
They never have. There was a dream sequence though. The end in the beginning i believe.
Did everybody hates chris start in the 80s?
No, it started in 2005. The 80's date at the beginning is the year it is set in.
How did God appear out of the blue?
The exact origins of God are unknown and vary depending on different religious and philosophical beliefs. In monotheistic religions, God is often considered omnipotent and eternal, existing without a beginning or end. In this sense, God did not "appear" out of nowhere but has always existed.
What is the difference between atheists and theists?
Atheists do not believe in any gods or deities, while theists believe in one or more gods or deities. Atheists typically rely on reason, evidence, and science to form their beliefs, while theists often base their beliefs on faith and religious scriptures.
Do atheists believe in God?
No, atheists do not believe in "God". Atheism is a lack of a belief in gods.
How is deism different from atheism?
Deists believe a God (or Gods) exist. Atheists do not. Deists tend to believe God is a rational explanation for the existence of the universe, but rarely if ever intervenes in its operation.
Do atheists believe in prophets?
no
What do atheists believe about friends?
Atheists have the same view about friends as everyone else.
Do atheists believe in gambling?
Yes, they believe that it happens.
Do atheists believe in supernatural things?
No.
What are the differences between mennonites and atheists?
Mennonites are a Protestant group of Christians. The are a group of people of different ethnic origins who believe in God and practice their religion. Atheists are a group of people who do not believe in God. Atheists could possibly believe in evolution.
Do atheists pray?
As they don't believe in the existence of God who would they pray to? No I doubt if atheists pray.
Do atheisms believe in life after death?
Many Buddhists are atheists yet also believe in reincarnation, so yes some atheists believe that people live again after death.
Do atheists believe in creationism?
Atheists generally do not believe in creationism as it involves the idea of a supernatural deity creating the universe and life. Most atheists adhere to scientific explanations like evolution for the origins of life and the universe.
