SCIENCE AND FAITH: What About the Multiverse Theory?
Consider this: If something exists, it has either always existed or it had a beginning. Since science is virtually unanimous that our universe had a beginning — that is, a “Big Bang” — then it becomes logically necessary to explain how and why that beginning took place.
In other words, the great issue of Creation must be addressed. This is a huge — some would say insurmountable — problem for atheists because it means for those determined not to conclude that God created the universe, they must explain how SOMETHING can come from NOTHING. (And yes, I am aware of Quantum Mechanics and, no, it does not claim things pop into existence out of nothing, then pop back to nothing.)
Among the theories frequently heard today is the idea of the “multiverse” in which there are an infinite number of universes in existence and we just happen to live in the one that is most conducive to life as we know it. There are some huge problems with this theory, as cross-examined.org’s Dr. Frank Turek explains in the following video:
No comments but many questions:
1. Why did God create Humans? What was (is) his (her/it’s) purpose? Looks like a bet with the Devil to answer the question: Are these creations (humanity with free choice made in the image of God) net/net good or evil?
2. I’m way way unperfect; not a murderer or drug dealer or machiavellian government manipulator but I’ve made PLENTY of mistakes and errors which I deeply regret. And I’m a doubting Thomas too! (but actively working on those doubts). Will I, can I, go to heaven if I died today with all my doubts?
3. Who gets into heaven? Just a few of us or the vast majority of us?
4. What about the perfectly lovely folks who have never even heard of JC? Can they get into heaven? If not where do they go?
5. Why is there so much random, and not so random, evil? Why is there such profound and seemingly pointless suffering?
Thanks for your time on this.