Could "Dark Matter" actually be the spirit world?

Question

Now really think about this,, we know from scientific observation about 90% of the mass of the universe is not visible to us.
So, could the "dark" matter that makes up that mass have the same (if not more) complexity and diversity as the matter we can percieve.
Thus making up a larger,,,greater universe within our universe. Which is in reality the spirit world,, heaven, hell,, whatever myth you currently subscribe to.

Thoughtfull answers please.

A little clarifacation,, the reason I put the word "dark" in qoutations, is I understand where and why the term is used,,not to indicate the absense of light,,but to simply illustrate it is something we cannot see.

The intent behind my question has more to do with our lack of understanding of the universe we inhabit rather than a deep religious/philisophical search.

Answer 1

Contrary to what one person wrote, dark matter has been observed...at least the electro-magnetic radiation from dark matter has. Yes, radiation from dark matter.

When two galaxies, surrounded by dark matter, collide, the dark matter lets off EM radiation that can be, and has been, observed. In fact, it continues to be observed as the galactic collision is ongoing. [See source 1.]

From prehistoric times, mankind has invented gods and spirits to explain the unexplainable. Not only is Dark Matter explained [See source 2.], it is now observed. So we no longer need to invoke the "spirit world" to feel comfortable with Dark Matter.

Answer 2

Dark matter and the spirit world are both a load of bologna. There is no proof dark matter exists, scientists just made it up to explain why the expansion universe is accelerating.

The theory is that there is extra mass out there that is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate at an ever increasing rate. We haven't observed the matter so it must no reflect or emit light, therefore it is called dark matter. Rather than challenging Newton's or Einstein's equations, it easier to make sothing up.

There is a new theory out there called TeVeS, that expains the acceleration, without dark matter or dark energy, and it also relates Newton's equations to the quantum level.

Answer 3

Dark matter is an excuse for the plausability of the big bang theory. it simply represents the gap between what should be in the universe and what we see is actually there.

I believe strongly in spiritual matters but i don't believe heaven and hell are a part of our universe that is somehow hidden.

Answer 4

An interesting idea, but I don't think that there is any evidence to lead us to that conclusion. I could be wrong, I am certainly -not- an astrophysicist. But it is my understanding that dark matter is a substance that only interacts with regular matter thru the effects of gravity. No chemical reactions and no energy emissions in the way that we think of them. I am aware of no reason that there couldn't be enitre dark matter systems, with "dark" suns, planets, etc. But there would be no real interaction between them and "normal" systems.

Answer 5

i guess you could put it that way.

scientists are very dumb these days. they say they want to contact alien life and agree that it's probably out there, yet they ignore it when people are actually abducted by aliens. there's a hell of a lot out there we don't know about, yet we're so arrogant as to think we know everything. not very long ago, we thought the earth was flat! (and who could blame us??? it sure LOOKED flat and FELT flat. if you had said the earth was round, you would have been called an idiot or insane).

Answer 6

While this idea is novel, science may never be able to test this theory - thus, it will always fall within the realm of speculation, until some kind of evidence saya otherwise.

Cool idea, though.

Answer 7

If you could combine neutrinos, dark holes etc. - which are a part of the dark matter - into that idea, then sure you could. But i strongly doubt it!

Answer 8

Isn't "dark matter" kinda raciest. Maybe we should just call it matter of color.