The Forward Time Thinking Conundrum

Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by GreyFoxSolid

 

I'm not sure what you mean. As in, if the universe or time was cyclical instead of linear less people would believe in God? I have some thoughts on this but wanted to make sure that is what you mean before posting. If that's not what you meant, then I have nothing to add.

Not so much cyclical or circular, but more like a pool. No paths. Not forward, backward, or around.

We envision time with an arrow because that is how our days were devised long ago. So its stuck in our heads. Were this not to be the case, then yes I wonder if the belief in a higher power such as the Christian God would be as prevelant as it is. If we suddenly realized there doesn't necessarily have to be an absolute beginning because the concept of beginnings (in time) is false, or at least faulty, then I imagine it would have a big impact on that thought.

[edit on 22-10-2008 by GreyFoxSolid]