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Scientific theories about the ultimate origin of the universe are collectively associated with the "big bang" event that essentially started it. The position now is that God no longer need be the first cause, because we have a natural explanation for the beginning of the universe. However, that does not eliminate a first cause - it simply means we have a natural first cause rather than a supernatural one.
The big bang theory challenges the theological assumption that God was the first cause, but it does not mean there was no first cause. The first cause was a natural event.
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Is the big bang theory a strong challenge to the cosmological argument?
As far as I understand, the Big Bang theory is not a challenge to the cosmological argument at all. The cosmological argument states that there must have been a beginning to the universe, which is confirmed by modern science. The cosmological argument further is often held to indicate that that beginning must have been an intelligent agent, which is neither confirmed nor denied by cosmology.
What is the theory about the first cause?
The theory about the first cause, known as the cosmological argument, suggests that something must have caused the existence of the universe. This "first cause" is often understood as a necessary being or God that initiated the chain of causation that led to the creation of the universe.
What is the challenge of the natural environment theory?
ok :) first challenge of natural environment theory is .. a HMMMP / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DI KO ALAM EH
What is the difference between the cosmological theory and the cosmological argument?
Cosmological theory is a scientific theory . (It should be noted that a scientific theory differs greatly from common notions of what a theory is) . A cosmological theory takes scientific facts, raw data, evidence & logical argumentation & organizes it as an explanation of the cosmos ... The "argument" is purely philosophical in nature. It's origins are widely attributed a Muslim named Kalam in the Middle Ages. It sought to use the workings of the cosmos as a proof for the existence of a god. It positions a god as a kind of "first mover". However; the argument is weak & has been refuted on many levels. It's based on a misunderstanding of "cause & effect".
Who was one of the first people to challenge catastrophism theory and what did he say about it?
Beuly Suhr was one of the first people to challenge her theory because she's a badass and she can eat bananas while doing a hand stand
Does everything have a cause?
According to Quantum Physics - all things don't have a cause. However, you should look at the Cosmological Argument (also known as the First Cause Argument) if you looking on the philosophical side: http:/www.existence-of-god.com/first-cause-argument.html
What about nicolaus Copernicus?
Nicholaus Copernicus was one of the first to challenge the theory that the earth was the center of the universe. He made up the Heliocentric theory.
What is Thomas Aquinas' first cause argument?
Thomas Aquinas's believed that there had to be a God because he thought that everything had a cause and the cause for the Universe is God. God had to be the first cause.
Does the Bible creation story support the first cause argument?
The 'First Cause Argument' is based on the biblical creation story, so it would be false logic and a circular argument then to use the creation story to support the First Cause Argument.For more information on the Bible creation story, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation
What scientist besides charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace were the first to formulate a scientific argument for the theory of evolution by means of natural selection
What is the Prima Causa Argument?
Prima Causa is a Latin term. Prima meaning "first." Causa meaning "cause, or event." Prima Causa then means "first cause."
What are the Teleological and cosmological arguments?
Both are arguments for the existence of god. They are both similar. The teleological argument, or argument from design posits that there is a god or designer based on the appearance of complexity, order, and design in nature. The argument is usually structured as follows: 1) Complexity implies a designer. 2) The universe is highly complex. 3) Therefore, the universe must have a designer. The cosmological argument, or first cause argument states that god must exist as a first cause to the universe. It is usually structured as follows: 1) Whatever exists has a cause. 2) The universe exists. 3) Therefore the universe had a cause.
