Theists, polytheists, deists, creationists?

Question

Can anyone explain a theory of origins (universe, life, complexity) from an atheist's perspective?

I think I have a pretty good grasp on the creationist's claims, but I'm wondering if creationists can comprehend the an atheistic view?

((Of course, there's no consensus among atheists, but an explanation of any godless theory would work))

Understood, Jeff S... I tried to cover that between the (( ... ))

Answer 1

as a pagan, i am fully aware of the atheist's view of the origins of the earth. they are very logical and generally accepted by most pagans i know

Answer 2

Well, I cannot explain it simply, as it's a very complex process. But it starts with the big bang.
then early stars and galaxies form after a few billion years.
Then many super large stars explode and that energy allows for the formation of heavier elements on the periodic table.
About 5 billion years ago, some of those heavier elements get captures by a collapsing hydrogen gas cloud and our solar system begins forming.
Early earth forms perhaps 4.5 billion years ago.
Then a few billion years go by and something highly unlikely but certainly possible happens. The first elementary cell forms, splits and grows. After that, evolution takes over and a billion and a half years later- here we are.

I know it may sound magical to you- but the evidence for this process is truly overwhelming. There really isn't any doubt any more.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

All the Human race can do is guess & theorize about the beginning of all Mainly because WE Were Not There. Science can only prove so much and even then its a lot of theory

It really dosen't matter if you are religious or non religious theist of any sort or an atheist.

Answer 5

Existence is a constant. There was never a time that non-existence occurred. Therefore to point to an origin of existence is impossible since if there was non-existence then there would be no existence.

Evolution and Big Bang explain everything else. LoL.

Answer 6

" ... origin of the universe ..."

not contained in 25 words, but if you're interested or dedicated in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, here's a"door" to understanding if you are willing to "do the math" and learn the physics involved.

http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/level5/Watson/Watson_contents.html

ps I lean towards agnosticism ...
pps the Buddha advised that "trying to know the origin of life or the origin of the universe is perhaps effort which could be better directed toward 'enlightenment' "

Answer 7

As a pan/poly theist I think my beliefs are most closely related to quantum cosmology.. I don't believe in the "creationist" theory that "God" created the earth in 6 days.

I wasn't aware that atheists had become monocentric in their views on things. My understanding is that atheism is simply the belief that there is no god.

Have I missed something? Are all atheists on board with a leader now? Do they have an origin theory all their own?

I'll have to go find out the secret handshake from my atheist friends now.

Answer 8

dude,

we don't have a doctrine. we are free thinkers. we all have our own opinions.

you guys have a doctrine and there is still no consensus. some think its literal and the world is young and was created in seven days (whats a day?) before god created the earth, there weren't days as a day is what humans define as how long it takes the earth to rotate one time.

some think it is allegorical. which (you never said) do you believe?

personally, i believe (correctly) that the human brain is meek and not powerful enough to know what exactly happened a few hundred billion years ago. furthermore, i suppose that such knowledge, even if ascertained, would provide us with no answers as to why we are here.

christians are brutal. i politely gave my opinion to the guy asking the question. thanks for the thumbs down. i guess my opinion was wrong.

Answer 9

1. Assume a miracle.
2. Random chance mutations and natural selection (survival of the fittest)
3. Assume another miracle.
4. Do not even question "the theory of evolution", since it is a well known FACT.
5. Respond to anyone questioning "evolution" with contempt and scorn.

Answer 10

Great question - kudos for asking it...