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spy66
Well there are fraction within the Scientific cummunity that state that Our universe will expand outwards indefinetly.
How can they do that if they know what finite is?
You will degrade one way or another. Nothing lasts forever. Absolute destruction, for another. Nothing can be completely destroyed, only transmuted.
So the next question is, if the universe is finite, what's outside of it? Iunno. Wait a few thousand years and see if they find out. Science doesn't happen all at once.
Itisnowagain
spy66
Well there are fraction within the Scientific cummunity that state that Our universe will expand outwards indefinetly.
How can they do that if they know what finite is?
Are you putting 'universe' in the finite' bracket?
Then what does 'universe' consist of?
The things like planets and suns, to me, would be the finite - the things.
The space in which the planets move and appear in, to me, would be the infinite.
The space has to be present prior to any thing.
edit on 3-12-2013 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
AfterInfinity
reply to post by spy66
Why be concerned with infinity at all? Something so intellectually ephemeral is a waste of time. It has no practical value for us. Or for me, at least. Maybe you've some semantic attraction to it.edit on 3-12-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
AfterInfinity
reply to post by spy66
Why be concerned with infinity at all? Something so intellectually ephemeral is a waste of time. It has no practical value for us. Or for me, at least. Maybe you've some semantic attraction to it.edit on 3-12-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
AfterInfinity
reply to post by edmc^2
I don't get it because all you can do is dream about it. You'll never actually lay a finger on it. The infinite, if it does exist, is beyond your reach. It's beyond all of our reach.
See the reason why you can't "lay a finger on it" is because you're using that which is tangible, that which is fleshly, that which is finite. No, you must use one of the most powerful tools in existence - the mind.
Consider. Stephen Hawking - a prisoner in own body, yet his mind is able to penetrate the vastness of the universe and beyond. Why? because he understands that the mind can go where the physical body can't.
'Heaven is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark' - Stephen Hawking
And this is what we've been telling. Infinity is not just a vague concept but a reality in which the universe operates. It's a concept that has no end as the word implies. As such, it implies a possibility of an UNENDING existence for it offers the possibility of Something or Someone Eternal who has COMPLETE control of his creations.
That which is only real in the mind is called a psychosis. And an impractical psychosis is a handicap.
'Heaven is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark' - Stephen Hawking
To my understanding, it implies that someone has the emotional insecurity and intellectual fallibility to exploit their own blind spots for the comforting ray of hope it offers in absence of their own positive initiative.
In other words, some people simply lack the testicular fortitude to rely on their own character.
bastion
That's odd considering Hawking is a major backer of the big crunch.If you want to spout spiritual nonsense go ahead but please don't pretend science and scientists back your viewpoint.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
bastion
reply to post by edmc^2
Indeed it is and he's and of my 'favoutire' scientists for want of a better word.
I just find it odd you choosing him as an example as he states all his Physics discredit the idea of a creator and finds the notion of god infantile at best.
bastion
But his ideas on Physical laws meaning the Universe/Big bang would always occur are not philosophical. It's why something comes from nothing.
edmc^2
bastion
But his ideas on Physical laws meaning the Universe/Big bang would always occur are not philosophical. It's why something comes from nothing.
A prime example of an illogical concept - not supported by facts and common sense.
to me such idea resides in the realm of metaphysics. In fact it takes an EXTRA Ordinary amount of FAITH to believe that "something comes from nothing".
And I don't quite understand why Dr. Hawking even promoted it.
But the fact is - it's easier to believe and conceptualized that "something infinite" or "someone eternal" exist beyond the physical as the foundation of anything material.
I have more confidence on this concept as it's supported by reality.
edmc^2
To all unbelievers, here's a simple yet profound question that merits an honest answer.
That is:
Should not the existence of "something" uncreated and infinite proves the existence of "someone" uncreated and infinite - God?