On Feb 17, 2006, at 3:42 AM, John Forbes wrote:
However, that still leaves us with no answer to the question of how the universe began. Those who believe in a god can sidestep that question, which is very convenient for them.
Thinking that the universe must have a beginning is a very narrow and human construct. We live trapped in time, so we have a problem with something like God that exists outside of time. Outside of time, the terms "beginning" and "end" are meaningless. We need to broaden our minds and accept the possibility that the universe just is. There is no necessity for beginning, end, or creator.
Bob
