Does eternity stretch both ways?

Question

We go on about "for ever and ever" into the future, but surely eternity goes back without end too. (In the same way as infinity is omnidirectional)
So no beginning and no end.
What about creation theory? (Is it a theory?)
What about big bang? (and big bird?)

Answer 1

If the Big Bang theory is correct and the scientists are correct about the time elapsed since then, then obviously we can say that time is measured from that point . Since we don´t know what happened before the Big Bang, if indeed anything, then it becomes obvious that your question is based on speculation as we don´t have access to all the facts.I personally regard creation theory as an attempt by mankind to reconcile himself to the world. Many religions have creation myths and they probably all have the same rationale.Look at the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians for similarities.

Answer 2

Possible since by shifting the point of reference to somthing in future, we can make the past and future both infinite.

What happened before creation or big bang, we cannot know since we are a part of the creation, not the creator.

Answer 3

No, eternity does not go all the way back. Spacetime began with the Big Bang. Creationism is not a theory.

Answer 4

No, it starts at the big bang then goes forwards only.

Answer 5

Eternity is the space between your thoughts. If you can relax and rest in that space a few minutes each day, you'll fnd the answer, yourself.