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You can see the direction in which this argument is flowing--a direction of discomfort to some physicists. 1 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Big bang theory is currently the only theory that can explain the existence of the universe. The expansion of the universe (one of the mainstays of the theory) is necessary for its existence, because it counteracts the forces of gravity that would otherwise cause the galaxies to collide with each other. The force of gravity and the force of expansion are so finely tuned to allow the universe to continue to exist. THE BIG BANG PREDICTIONS: According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, as a body moves at very high speeds its mass will increase, until it approaches the speed of light, when it becomes so heavy that it cannot continue moving. As the Universe expands at increasing speeds its mass will increase to such a point that there is not enough energy to sustain its expansion. The force of gravity will then cause it to contract “The Big Crunch”. When its mass approaches Zero, another Big Bang will happen and another Universe will come into existence. THE BIBLE AND THE BIG BANG: Q: Does the Bible support the idea of an expanding universe? A: Yes. There are several verses that support this: Isa 40:22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in. The Bible here speaks of “The circle of the earth.” That means the Bible tells us that the earth is circular 2500 years before Galileo! The Bible describes expansion in simpler terms, like stretching and 1 http://www.leaderu.com/real/ri9404/bigbang.html 15
spreading. The Bible even gives us a beautiful analogy, a curtain or a tent. Here are the other verses that speak about this: Isa 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth. Isa 44:24 I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself. Isa 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens. Isa 51:13 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth. Jer 10:12 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Jer 51:15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding. Zec 12:1 The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth. Q: Does the Bible support the prediction that in the end, the Universe will collapse? A: Yes, again! Here are some verses that speak of this: Isa 34:4 And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll. 16
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THE HOPEFUL MONSTER THEORY! 1 The r
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CHAPTER FIVE THE CREATION OF MAN An
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eproduce its own kind. That means a
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that God gave His blessing to the h
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fragmentary fossils. A complete jaw
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modern orangutans. 1 As usual, from
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