I'm a God-fearing Christian with a keen interest in science. I've seen Christians claim on Yahoo! Answers that the Big Bang theory and God creating the world are incompatible theories. Why is this so? Isn't it possible that God created the world by means of the Big Bang?
Also, to clear up a huge misconception, the Big Bang did not "create" anything. The matter was already there, it was just very small and very dense. The Big Bang merely scattered the matter throughout the universe.
Please, I would like intelligent, thoughtful answers.
2006-08-08 10:54:08 · 13 answers · asked by mle_trogdor2000 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, but the problem with the Big Bang Theory is that it is incompatible with science. Although, people still throw this theory around like it is still widely held, the fact of the matter is that the Big League scientists, like Stephen Hawking, tossed this theory out long ago in favor of the "Inflationary Model" - that says that the Universe expanded slowly like a balloon. This newer theory is based on such things as the uniform background radiation that could not exist if the universe began in a violent manner. Also, if the universe began as an explosion, matter and energy would never have had the chance to collect and form stars, planets, or any other matter because universal kinetic energy is more powerful than universal gravitational energy. Things would still be exploding out in all trajectories at an alarming speed had the universe begun as the result of the Big Bang.
In any case, no one knows "how" God created the universe. Genesis keeps that information hidden, and does not even indicate how long the first "day" was (Remember that the sun was not even created until the fourth day, so who's to say that the first three days were 24 hours long?). Some Christians believe Genesis is literal. Others believe it is a symbolic explanation of what God did communicated in a manner more conducive to human understanding. I, myself, know better than to go there in this particular forum, but I WILL tell you that knowing how God created the universe is not necessary for salvation, so don't beat yourself up over it. But that is why you will get conflicting answers among Christians on this topic. I, personally, find it comforting to know that a God that magnificent and wonderous DOES know how He did it, and is in complete control of everything that happens within it.
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2006-08-08 11:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Carol_ne 2 · 7⤊ 8⤋
Its is incompatible with god creating the world. Heres the reason why: In Genes 1 vs 1 it says " In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth".There was no need for the big bang since God created heaven and earth. The only thing that I would consider a "big bang" would be when he said in vs 3 "Let there be light". The "BIG BANG"theory would mean that the earth evolved on its own. a Christian that believes the big bang theory would also deny that god created the earth. So if god didnt create the earth then that would would mean he's a liar,taking credit for somethin he did not create, and the whole book of the bible would be considered false from the very beginning. Thats my reason why its incompatible.
2006-08-08 11:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by ReliableLogic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theory that you are reffering to is nothing new. It is called Theistic Evolution. Or, that god used evolution to create the world. There are way too many holes in this theory. The bottom line is you either believe the Bible and what God says or you believe evolution. The Bible says that God created the world in 6 literal days, so it must be. Evolution claims man evolved over millions of years, etc. So, what was it?
God created the world in 6 literal days. He created it with the appearance of age. That is the only way that each creation could have survived is through feeding off of the ecosystem of the others. Animals could not have surnived without plants or other animals to eat and likewise, plants could not have survived without the cross-pollination that animals and insects provide.
You either need to take the Bible for what it says or leave it alone. It is not a book that you can simply take with a grain of salt or pick and choose what you want. It is not Burger King, you can't "have it your way." After all, it is the Bible.
2006-08-08 11:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by jake_deyo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The foundation of the Big Bang Theory is that the universe was once created without the help of God. God is Almighty and might have used any 'procedure' that he wanted to create the arena and universe as we understand it. The Big Bang, as outlined by means of folks, might now not had been what God used within the production.
2016-08-28 10:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend & I asked God this question in prayer. God said, "Let there be light...". When an anointed prophet, preacher, etc... speaks, there is power in the voice (there is also faith in the voice). When God spoke the 10 commandments to Israel, they were frightened. When Jesus Spoke to John in Revelations, His voice was like a trumpet.
By God's faith & spoken words all things were created. What was invisible became visible.
The voice of God in faith is very powerful & created.
The big bang you seem to believe seems more like a big fart.
2006-08-08 11:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that God put the entire universe into motion eons and eons ago. We aren't very old as a race, so we have to make it seem like we know how everything started. I don't believe God listed things out and pointed his finger to create them one by one. He controls the entire universe and all of the natural phenomena and galaxies are his way of creating places for us to live in. Just because something's scientific, doesn't mean God didn't create it.
2006-08-08 11:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by chrisj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to think they were incompatible, but that was due to misinformation on both the religious side and the scientific side. However, I believe it is higly likely that is exactly how it happened. For a very thorough answer to your question, may I suggest you read Case For a Creator by Lee Strobel. you'll love it. It answers so many questions in a very logical scientific way. the rsearch is the most current available.
good luck on your search.
2006-08-08 11:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never claimed this and so I find the 2 compatible as well.
Especially since all matter is moving outward from a single point and so for God to do this is consistent with all he has said about creation.
So I would be curious as well.
2006-08-08 10:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that one either believes in a Creator, or not. If you believe in a Creator, and you believe that Creator to be all-powerful, then it would seem, IMHO, that it would be the height of arrogant blasphemy to claim that He could not create in any way He chose, including the "Big Bang".
Unfortunately, many outspoken "Christians" don't believe this. They have a huge stake in a particular version of creation. Their faith is not strong enough to survive the questioning of any little detail of their own particular creation version. This seems sad to me.
2006-08-08 11:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. I don't like that people bash it without knowing the facts but that's their ignorance. I think that it is a more believable argument than most creationists. But some people simply oppose science. I still remain very firmly atheist though, I see that argument and think to myself that there is no need for God, just my opinion.
2006-08-08 11:05:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋