Theists: why do you suppose the Universe is so incredibly vast and inaccessible to Mankind?

Question

Our nearest star, Proxima Centuri, is 4.2 light years away. Judging from our present knowledge about what we know about the limits of space travel, and the sheer distances involved, it is extremely unlikely that Man will ever reach Proxima Centuri or beyond. It is simply too far away.

Also, if you believe we are alone in this Universe, then why was the Universe created so vast? It is like keeping a single Goldfish in the Atlantic.

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Answer 1

theists do not believe the universe is vast.

they believe that outer space was originally entirely filled with water (genesis 6-8), and that all this water fell onto the earth during noah's flood.

you should try reading some creation science websites.

whenever you think you have finally got your head round how stupid christians are, they always go that extra mile.

Answer 2

Not a theist, but I'd just point out that the Universe is incredibly vast because of "early inflation", a phenomenon in the first second of the Big Bang that is not at all well understood. BTW, the distance to the "edge of the Universe" (if there is one) is at least a trillion trillion times larger than the distance to Proxima Centuri.

Answer 3

I'm not a theist, but I do know some facts. at one time, the truth was that man would never be able to sustain flight over any signifigant distance. Man can now fly around the world non stop or to the moon and back. What's the difference between that and visiting our Proxima Centuri?

Answer 4

If you open the Quran to the first surah, you will notice it begins as follows: "In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds." Worlds? Not just one? Yes . . . worlds! There is the physical world, the spiritual world, the world of bacteria, and so forth. That, obviously, is one sense in which we can understand 'worlds'.

Another verse of the Quran, however, makes it clear that there are many earths (see Quran 65:12). Is it possible that there may be other earths out there?

No one expects to find another earth within our solar system. But scientists say it is likely that in our galaxy there are many earths outside the solar system. They say that approximately 50 billion stars in the Milky Way rotate slowly, as does the sun. This characteristic indicates that those stars are surrounded by planets that are their satellites. The Bernard Star, for example, is believed to have at least one planetary companion. (see The Bible, the Quran and Science, p. 148). Dr. Bucaille quotes P. Guerin as follows: "All the evidence points to the fact that planetary systems are scattered in profusion all over the universe. The solar system and the earth are not unique" (p. 148-9).

In a recent article published in the Toronto Star, two scientists advanced evidence that there may indeed be many earths waiting to be discovered. The headline read: "Earths may be dime a dozen out there."

The Quran also uses the symbolic plural number 7 to indicate the existence of a plurality of heavens (see Quran 2:29, for example). Dr. Bucaille comments that this is "confirmed by modern science due to the observations experts in astrophysics have made on galactic systems and their very large number" (p. 150).

Once again we find that the Quran says something and scientists later discover it to be true. Can we resist believing in this book of God? God says: "Those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it comes unto them (are guilty), for indeed it is an unassailable Scripture. Falsehood cannot come at it from before it or behind it. (It is) a revelation from the Wise, the Owner of Praise" (Quran 41 :41-42).

Answer 5

Welp I don't think we are alone persay. That's impossible to know or state because we just don't know. I don't think little green men are kidnapping trailor park dwellers for studies though. Sorry. At least I hope not. Talk about bad rep.
I have no idea why the universe is so vast, but I think it's pretty damn cool. When I see science I see the Holy Ones. All of them, not just mine. I understand that atheist see a LACK of the Holy Ones. LOL One of those percetion things.

Answer 6

We are just a small fish in a much bigger pond, but that is what is great about being a human with the capacity for knowledge..we understand there is more and yet can not understand why so that never dulls for use which is why we have scientific advances and theological advances, and people come up with theories and such...its great that we are given the mental capacity to think and discover all these wonderful things...so to me..all that has to exist so we won't cease from exploration.

Answer 7

I think you are trying to speak to Creationists, not theists but I'll answer anyway.

Knowledge does not threaten my beliefs.

I am not intimidated by science, just as much as i am not intimidated by spirituality. The universe is awesome, but also pretty freakin scary. Chances are that we will become extinct before we completely understand or explore it. I'm cool with that. That's nature. Things come and go. Even the Aesir aren't forever, they can die just like us.

Answer 8

Perhaps one day there will be the technology to live in a universe like Star wars.

Answer 9

I do not claim to know the mind of the Creator.

i can however guess that we were meant to think beyond our current restrictions. what looks like a wall one day might turn out to be a door the next ;) you just gotta figure out how to unlock it!

Answer 10

And everywhere in the universe is unlivable for us, we can't live in space, on a star or on most every planet. WHY GOD, WHY!!! WHY DID YOU CREATE SUCH A CRAPPY DESIGN!