if we state that the universe is infinite, then there is an infinite time. and if there is an infinite time, there is a 100 % probability for everything to happen in this universe.
for instance, what is the probability of getting a pair of 2 if you roll a pair of dice in a sertain period of time lets say a roll per second? 1 of 36 per second is correct. NOW what is the probability of getting a pair of 2 if i keep rolling the dice for an infinite time? the chanse is 100 % i will get a pair of 2... right?
this is just a hypotesis so please dont get ofended. now i ask what is the probability of getting a human being if we combine the right chemical elements and we wait one second to get the results? the answer is ovious 0 % but now i ask what is the probability that a human or any living think might be formed if the time reaches infinty? the answer is 100% probable.
i believe more in probability that in God, for einstein once said God does not play dice with the universe. LOL
2007-01-23 16:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your assertion falls apart in that there is no evidence to support that time and space is infinite. No one has assertained if it is an open or closed universe. I would encourage you to check out Chuck Missler. He has some studies on probabilities you might find really interesting. Dealing with probabilities in fulfilled prophecy....probability of human existance arising from non living material....the delicate balance of our earth, moon , solar system and galaxy. He makes some remarkable points that are really thought provoking. khouse.org
2007-01-23 16:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading a book called "The Philosophical Scientist" by Stephen Foster that explained the probability of life accidentally happening in the universe. Once the numbers were run, it was determined that, in the time that the universe has been in existence, the probability of a single cell organism coming into being was close to impossible. An infinite universe gives infinite possibilities but a possibility is not a probability. Is it possible that this is all an accident, yes. Is it probable, I don't think so.
I choose to believe in a Creator, I choose to believe that the Bible reveals Him to us; that is my choice, I believe that I am right (or I would have made different choices). Even if God appeared in the sky and told everyone who He was there would still be some who did not believe. Do I believe the Universe is infinite, I neither know no care. Do I believe that the Earth is millions of years old, I neither know nor care (I have heard convincing arguments on both sides of each issue). If you are seeking out God there will come a time when you will have to make a choice about what to believe, you will never have all of the answers because, in the end, Faith is really all about faith.
2007-01-24 01:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by kayman1st 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peace!
Here is a probability problem for you. If all the pieces of a watch were placed in a can and the can shaken gently for a million years the watch would not be "accidentally" put together and running. For the same reason life cannot be created by chance. Nature can only manipulate things. An intelligent Designer who could create something out of nothing must have been involved. An examination of the world and things large and small shows that each is designed by an intelligent mind for a specific purpose in life. The colors of a bird and means of defense of animals are not accidents. They are the result of a plan of a superior planning mind of the originator. That 's why Einstein said there is too much order in nature and the universe to ignore a Creator.
2007-01-24 01:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Are you sure you want "intelligent" Christians to answer this? We might point out some of the obvious flaws in the first few lines and ruin all your fun...)
How does an infinite universe result in infinite time? The two are unrelated.
How does infinite time mean that everything is 100% possible? Some things are prevented by the laws of physics.
One of the things protected by the laws of physics is that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. This means that the universe has a constant amount of energy that never changes in quantity but might change in form.
If life is a form of energy, then life has always existed, though perhaps in a different form.
(This is one way of demonstrating the existence of an immortal being.)
2007-01-24 01:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because there is no action being performed offering a result of 1 in 36 that will be repeated ad infinitum?
2007-01-24 00:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOUR BELIEVE IN PROBABITY WILL GET YOU A PROBABLE ANSWER.
2007-01-24 00:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by Spirited 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋