Bob Shell wrote:
On Feb 17, 2006, at 3:42 AM, John Forbes wrote:
However, that still leaves us with no answer to the question of how
the universe began. Those who believe in a god can sidestep that
question, which is very convenient for them.
Thinking that the universe must have a beginning is a very narrow and
human construct. We live trapped in time, so we have a problem with
something like God that exists outside of time. Outside of time, the
terms "beginning" and "end" are meaningless. We need to broaden our
minds and accept the possibility that the universe just is. There is
no necessity for beginning, end, or creator.
Hmm. I wonder if this is why in the Bible, God refers to himself as the
"Alpha" and the "Omega". In other words, the beginning and the end.
I.e., no time.
Bob
