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Originally Posted by TechnoGuyRob  I would provide a long, drawn-out explanation, but suffice to say, if you are concerned with the formation of space and time as we know it, there is no doubt that it originated as is described by the Big Bang Theory. |
But the Big Bang Theory describes a mechanism, not causation; not an origin. There is very compelling evidence for the fact that it happened, but nothing tells us why. If it's a one-shot event, what caused it? If it's cyclical, as the article mentioned by RandomJohn proposes, then what is the universe that it's nature is to do so?
I see a lot of answers that are really just unasked questions in disguise. I only accept any means of finding truth as far as it continues to question. Most traditions cease to ask questions once their canonized methods stop yielding answers. How boring.
So here's what I think. The universe
IS. It is its nature to be;
how or
what are transient questions. Quantum physics implies that absent observation, energy lacks expressed properties, that it posseses only the potential to
be until placed under conditions of observation
. That points towards awareness as the origin of the universe as we know it; that the universe is simply a manifestation of consciousness' intention for place.
As we are consciousness in the universe, it can be believed that it was our intention (likely in combination with others) for place that caused the forces that created the universe to be set into action. As it is the nature of all things observed in the universe thus far to change, it can be assumed such is the nature of the universe. If that is the case, we can assume that the next state of the universe will likewise be determined and set into motion by our intention.
Either that or the universe was sneezed out of the nose of of a being called the Great Green Arkleseizure and we should all fear the coming of the Great White Hanky.