Creation Or The Big Bang: What Is The Origin Of The Universe?


In cosmology there are two predominant theories: The Big Bang Theory, and The Steady State Theory; with the Big Bang being the most popular and accepted of the two. This theory asserts that our universe emerged from an enormously dense, and hot state around thirteen and a half billion years ago. There is some disagreement on what that dense, hot state consisted of; however some believe it was some kind of gravitational singularity. Try to imagine all the matter in the universe collapsing into one great ball of tremendously dense reactive material. Eventually, critical mass is reached, and the singularity explodes, creating the universe as we know it.

The Steady State Theory speculates that new matter is continuously produced as the universe expands, in accordance to the Perfect Cosmological Principal. This principal states that the Universe is homogenous and isotropic in time and space (Looking the same in every direction is called isotropic, and looking the same at every point is called homogeneous). Cosmologists call this the assumption of maximal symmetry. However, with the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation in 1965 (a form of electromagnetic radiation that fills the entire universe), the Steady State Theory was all but abandoned.

Then, of course, we have String Theory; a mathematical entity used in representing elementary particles, such as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small yet finite string like object which exists in all four dimensions of spacetime, as well as additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. This theory follows The Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM). Most of the mass of our universe appears in the form of “Dark Matter.” A prime candidate for dark matter composition is the Weakly Interactive Massive Particle, or WIMP. To explain the WIMP, one must look to Supersymmetry. The standard Supersymmetric model predicts the existence of Fermions (A particle, such as an electron, proton, or neutron, having half-integral spin and obeying statistical rules requiring that not more than one in a set of identical particles may occupy a particular quantum state), and Bosons (Any of a class of particles, such as the photon, pion, or alpha particle, that have zero or integral spin and obey statistical rules permitting any number of identical particles to occupy the same quantum state). One prediction of string theory is that we should start to see evidence of symmetry, at higher energy scales, that gives each particle that transmits a force (Bosons) a partner particle that makes up matter (Fermions), and vice versa. Fermions or Neutralinos have enormous mass, and their interaction with other particles is very weak. Theoretically Neutralinos could significantly contribute to the mass of the universe without reflecting or emitting light. This makes them a prime candidate for the WIMP. However, proving this will be difficult, since Neutralinos are virtually undetectable. In spite of the buzz surrounding this scientific arena, String, and Superstring Theory remain in the hypothetical areas of science.

Both the Steady State Theory & String Theory suggest a universal expansion, similar to that of the Big Bang. So, why don’t we take a look at the Big Bang for a moment? A starting point from which collapsed matter is exploded outward suggests a center point of gravitational energy. If the universe were created from such an explosion, it would indicate that there is, in fact, a center of the universe; expansion suggests this as well. Anything that has a center, has boundaries from which that center is measured. Eventually, matter dispersed throughout the cosmos would reach those boundaries, and begin a slow return to the gravitational point of origin; the center being that gravitational point. Along with gravity, there are two other forces at work within a finite universe which is subject to such boundaries. Those forces are time, and space. This leads to the conclusion that our reality has both a beginning and an end; a point at which time begins, and a point at which it ends.

The beginning should be of particular interest to you. Where did our reality come from? Nothing? Think about what that suggests. That at some point there was nothing, then some kind of cosmic anomaly occurred, after which, there was something. If you were to try and imagine nothing, you would fail, because your every thought is something. Endless white emptiness, a black void, they are both something. By definition, the word nothing means NO-thing; no matter, no energy, no gravity, no space, no time, and no cosmic anomalies. It is the absolute absence of all things; in other words, complete non-existence. Therefore, if no building blocks exist, how does something anomalous occur? The short answer is: It doesn't. There is no gray area regarding this topic; it is completely black and white. Because we begin and end, we tend to think in linear terms, but the true reality is far from linear. Since there would be no building blocks, no existence of any kind, the state of nothing could NEVER have existed. Which leads to one conclusion: something must have ALWAYS existed. That core force, or energy which provides the building blocks for everything, would have to be eternal, having no beginning and no end; suggesting that eternity does, in fact, exist.

We are finite, linear beings; living in a finite, linear reality. There is a progression from point A to point B for all things within the confines of this realm. We think in linear terms. Thought begins with an observation, an idea, or a question, and ends with a conclusion that brings the thought into focus. Our reality operates under similar principals of progression. It commences with a beginning, and concludes with an ending. At the crux of this progression is time and space. However, using the principals of logical deduction, we will establish that the existence of time and space is a paradox. Existence cannot come from non-existence, and something cannot come from nothing. If “something” exists, it has always existed. If something has always existed, it is eternal. What is eternal is also infinite, having no beginning and no end. This is a state of timelessness. Within such a state, the laws of linear progression do not exist. And yet, here we are.

The very nature of eternity requires no continual growth, as suggested by the Steady State Theory. Nor does it need to expand and collapse, as proposed by the Big Bang Theory. Eternity, that infinite something, would be in all places at once. It would be in perfect balance, existing equally, and evenly everywhere. There would be no empty pockets of space between clusters of dying stars and planets. Yet, again, here we are. And how is it that we can refer to ourselves as we, us, me, or I? How can we ponder such questions as these? While other animals are asking: “Where will the next meal come from?” the human animal is looking up at the stars and asking: “Where did I come from?” We are aware of self, and it is that self-awareness which fuels our consciousness. Some scientists have given the name “sentient energy” to that consciousness. Since something cannot come from nothing, the components for sentient energy would have to be present within the eternal force, from which all things are made. Thus, eternity would also have consciousness. Since humanity constantly seeks answers for things they do not understand, they would endeavor to put things into a perspective they could comprehend. If Abraham was told, in a dream, that Sodom and Gomorrah were to be destroyed by fire and brimstone, and it later came to pass, how would he explain that; prophetic intuition? Would he chalk it up to a lucky guess, or would he credit the prediction to an all-powerful God?

Prophetic intuition implies something more than just a lucky guess, if the prophesy comes true. It suggests that we can see beyond the linear progression of time. In a finite reality, time creates itself from moment to moment. Future events do not exist until they become present events. Seeing something before it happens would be impossible. However, if an eternal consciousness exists, it would not be bound by a linear progression of time. It would see, and think, everything all at once. Meaning, our reality will exist, does exist, and has existed collectively. Have you ever wondered if God knows what paths you will choose in life? Well, the answer should be obvious. Since time does not apply to a timeless eternity, the end and the beginning of a thought would exist together. It would be that thought, which would create the illusion of linear progression, for everything contained within. Since we are part of the thought, time will appear to progress from moment to moment. But every now and then, a prophetically intuitive dream, or mental image will give a selected few, the ability to glimpse the future.

The concept of eternity suggests that everything exists at once, including us. Yet we do not think, or see everything collectively. Our five senses operate in the same manner as time, taking us from point A to point B. Each of these perceptions has a beginning and an end. To illustrate my point, bend down and take in the fragrance of a rose. The scent enters through your sense of smell, but when you leave the presence of the rose bush, the flower’s fragrance becomes nothing more than a memory. The same applies to the flavor of Mom’s apple pie. The memory remains, but the taste fades after you’ve finished the pie. I recently visited Mount Rushmore, and marveled at the sight of such an enormous work of art. And though I have the photographs to confirm I was there, the actual sight has faded into memory. The same is true of the last song I listened to, and the last key I touched on the keyboard of this computer. The hypothetical sixth sense, on the other hand, operates somewhere outside the confines of basic linear progression. Some have seen events that have not yet occurred, while others relive past events that did not happen to them. If this sense is real, it suggests that we have the ability to pull pictures of past, and future event into the present, giving the recipient the ability to see two parts of a story at once.

If you believe in extra sensory perception, intuition, or prophecy, then you believe in something more than the natural progression of events. If you believe in the predictions of Nostradamus, Edgar Casey, Jean Dixon, Gordon Michael Scallion, Isaiah, Daniel, Timothy, or St. John the Devine, then you do not believe in the linear passing of time. To believe in possibilities, such as seeing temporal events before they happen, is to believe that those events could be pre-conceived. And to entertain a notion like that, whether you are willing to admit it or not, is to believe that some force, outside the constraints of time, is at work. If that is true, then time is nothing more an illusion.

The point is this: our universe cannot have randomly come into being on its own. Something cannot evolve from nothing, and the finite cannot exist within the infinite. You have every right to question your existence; that is simply part of your discerning curiosity. However, if you cannot adequately explain away the points raised in this editorial, then don't let pride cause you to scoff at, or ignore them. The wise person is always looking for answers to help in understanding questions pondered. If those answers lead away from earlier conclusions, the wise person is not too proud to follow where those answers lead. The proud person, on the other hand, develops paradigms based on incomplete research, believing themselves intelligent enough to fill in the gaps. When evidence presents itself, which suggests that their paradigm may be wrong, the proud person rejects it; along with anything that disagrees with their hubristic archetype. If you believe your paradigm holds up against the points I’ve raised, write out your argument, with your research, and submit it to the Church of Truth. I promise to take the time to refute it thoroughly, in the following newsletter. God bless.