Post by iris89 on Nov 14, 2009 17:55:29 GMT -5
Evidence In Creation For An Existence Of Intelligent First Cause
INTRODUCTION:
Many individuals have found sufficient evidence in the physical universe to believe in the existence of an intelligent First Cause. The laws of physics, they say, seem to have been fine-tuned to support life. If the universe were set up just slightly differently, life would be just impossible. Yet, life, in all its fantastic diversity, is all around us.
Thus, since there is fine-tuning, then there must also be a fine tuner, a designer or Creator with a purpose.
FINE-TUNING IS EVIDENCE OF PURPOSEFUL DESIGN:
When we examine the laws of nature, most investigators balk at the notion of a cosmos without purpose. They are impressed, for example, by the fundamental forces that regulate and/or govern the universe. The laws underlying these forces appear been fine-tuned in such a way as to produce a universe capable of supporting life. "Changing the existing laws by even a scintilla could have lethal consequences," says cosmologist Paul Davis. For example, if protons were slightly heavier than neutrons, rather than slightly lighter as they are, all protons would have turned into neutrons. Would that have been so bad? "Without protons and their crucial electric charge," explains Davies, "atoms could not exist."
The electromagnetic force attracts electrons to protons, allowing molecules to form. If this force were significantly weaker, electrons would not be held in orbit around the nucleolus of an atom, and no molecules could form. If, on the other hand, this force were much stronger, electrons would be stuck to the nucleolus of an atom. In that case, chemical reactions and life would simply be impossible.
A slight difference in the electromagnetic force would affect the sun and the solar energy that reaches our earth. Such a difference could easily make photosynthesis in plants either difficult and/or impossible. So the precise strength of the electromagnetic force determines whether life on earth is possible or not.
The book "Science and Christianity - Four Views" has an interesting way of illustrating the delicacy of the balance of forces and elements in the cosmos. The writer asked his readers to visualize an explorer's visit to an imaginary 'control room for the entire universe.' There the explorer observes rows and rows of dials that can be set to any value, and he learns that each has to be calibrated to a precise setting in order for life to be possible. One dial sets the strength of a the force of gravity, one the strength of electromagnetic attraction, another the ratio between the mass of the neutron and the proton, and so on. As the explorer examines these numerous dials, he sees that they could have been set to different values. It also becomes clear to him, after meticulous calculation, that even a small change in any one of the dial settings would modify the architecture of the cosmos in such a way that life in it would cease to exist. Yet, each dial is set to precisely the right value needed to keep the universe running and habitable. What should the visitor decuce about how the dials came to be set the way they are?
Astronomer George Greenstein states: "As we survey all the evidence, the thoughts insistently arise that some supernatural agency - or, rather, Agency - must be involved. Is it possible that suddenly, without intending to, we have stumbled upon scientific proof of the existence of a Supreme Being?"
What do you think? Which explanation best fits the fine-tuning observable in the cosmos? Purposeful design or mindless process?
HUMAN COMPREHENSION OF THE UNIVERSE:
The simple fact that we form theories for the existence of the cosmos is remarkable. In a universe without purpose, such as ability would have to be nothing but the result of a mindless process, and that is unreasonable.
The human brain has been described as "the most marvelous and mysterious object in the whole universe." No amount of knowledge in the fields of physics and chemistry can in itself produce adequate explanations for the human capacity for abstract thought and our widespread search for purpose in life.
Either the human mind, with its quest for understanding, was put in place by a superior intelligence, or is arose randomly. Now which of these two possibilities seems more reasonable?
SCIENCE TELLS MUCH ABOUT HOW THE COSMOS WORKS:
Science, indeed, has told us much about how the cosmos, the world, and living organisms work. For some people, the more science tells us, 'the more improbable our existence seems.' Improbable, that is, if our being here were simply a product of evolution.
However, to use the words of science writer John Horgan, "reality seem awfully designed and, is some ways, too good to be here through pure chance." Phyicist Freeman Dyson similarly commented: "The more is examine the universe and study the details of its architecture, the more evidence I find that the universe in some sense must have known that we were coming."
In view of the evidence - complexity in nature, fine-tuning, apparent design, and human consciousness - would if not be logical at least to consider the possibility of the existence of a Creator? A very good reason for doing so is that a Creator should be able to tell us how life appeared and whether life has a purpose - questions that science is incapable of answering.
These questions are addressed by the inspired word of Almighty God (YHWH), the Bible, or the Holy Scriptures, whose writers were inspired by the Creator.
CONCLUSION, THE CASE OF DNA:
The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules in each living cell contain elaborate, detailed instructions necessary for the correct development of organisms. Although DNA is much more complex, it could be compared to the digital information embedded on a DVD. When processed, the coded data on a DVD makes it possible for one to watch a video or listen to music. Similarly, DVD molecules, shaped like twisted rope ladders, carry encoded information that underpins all life and that makes living things differ - humans from monkeys, bananas from beans, zebras from ants, etc.
Hardly would anyone suggest that the digital information on a DVD could possibly be a product of spontaneous events. Is it reasonable to propose that highly complex information in DNA sprang from nothing?
To learn more, check out the following:
[1] religioustruths.proboards59.com/ An Educational Referral Forum
[2] www.network54.com/Forum/403209 A Forum Devoted to Exposing The False Religion of Islam
[3] jude3.proboards92.com/ A Free-Speech Forum For All
[4] www.freewebs.com/iris_the_preacher My web site.
Your Friend in Christ Iris89
INTRODUCTION:
Many individuals have found sufficient evidence in the physical universe to believe in the existence of an intelligent First Cause. The laws of physics, they say, seem to have been fine-tuned to support life. If the universe were set up just slightly differently, life would be just impossible. Yet, life, in all its fantastic diversity, is all around us.
Thus, since there is fine-tuning, then there must also be a fine tuner, a designer or Creator with a purpose.
FINE-TUNING IS EVIDENCE OF PURPOSEFUL DESIGN:
When we examine the laws of nature, most investigators balk at the notion of a cosmos without purpose. They are impressed, for example, by the fundamental forces that regulate and/or govern the universe. The laws underlying these forces appear been fine-tuned in such a way as to produce a universe capable of supporting life. "Changing the existing laws by even a scintilla could have lethal consequences," says cosmologist Paul Davis. For example, if protons were slightly heavier than neutrons, rather than slightly lighter as they are, all protons would have turned into neutrons. Would that have been so bad? "Without protons and their crucial electric charge," explains Davies, "atoms could not exist."
The electromagnetic force attracts electrons to protons, allowing molecules to form. If this force were significantly weaker, electrons would not be held in orbit around the nucleolus of an atom, and no molecules could form. If, on the other hand, this force were much stronger, electrons would be stuck to the nucleolus of an atom. In that case, chemical reactions and life would simply be impossible.
A slight difference in the electromagnetic force would affect the sun and the solar energy that reaches our earth. Such a difference could easily make photosynthesis in plants either difficult and/or impossible. So the precise strength of the electromagnetic force determines whether life on earth is possible or not.
The book "Science and Christianity - Four Views" has an interesting way of illustrating the delicacy of the balance of forces and elements in the cosmos. The writer asked his readers to visualize an explorer's visit to an imaginary 'control room for the entire universe.' There the explorer observes rows and rows of dials that can be set to any value, and he learns that each has to be calibrated to a precise setting in order for life to be possible. One dial sets the strength of a the force of gravity, one the strength of electromagnetic attraction, another the ratio between the mass of the neutron and the proton, and so on. As the explorer examines these numerous dials, he sees that they could have been set to different values. It also becomes clear to him, after meticulous calculation, that even a small change in any one of the dial settings would modify the architecture of the cosmos in such a way that life in it would cease to exist. Yet, each dial is set to precisely the right value needed to keep the universe running and habitable. What should the visitor decuce about how the dials came to be set the way they are?
Astronomer George Greenstein states: "As we survey all the evidence, the thoughts insistently arise that some supernatural agency - or, rather, Agency - must be involved. Is it possible that suddenly, without intending to, we have stumbled upon scientific proof of the existence of a Supreme Being?"
What do you think? Which explanation best fits the fine-tuning observable in the cosmos? Purposeful design or mindless process?
HUMAN COMPREHENSION OF THE UNIVERSE:
The simple fact that we form theories for the existence of the cosmos is remarkable. In a universe without purpose, such as ability would have to be nothing but the result of a mindless process, and that is unreasonable.
The human brain has been described as "the most marvelous and mysterious object in the whole universe." No amount of knowledge in the fields of physics and chemistry can in itself produce adequate explanations for the human capacity for abstract thought and our widespread search for purpose in life.
Either the human mind, with its quest for understanding, was put in place by a superior intelligence, or is arose randomly. Now which of these two possibilities seems more reasonable?
SCIENCE TELLS MUCH ABOUT HOW THE COSMOS WORKS:
Science, indeed, has told us much about how the cosmos, the world, and living organisms work. For some people, the more science tells us, 'the more improbable our existence seems.' Improbable, that is, if our being here were simply a product of evolution.
However, to use the words of science writer John Horgan, "reality seem awfully designed and, is some ways, too good to be here through pure chance." Phyicist Freeman Dyson similarly commented: "The more is examine the universe and study the details of its architecture, the more evidence I find that the universe in some sense must have known that we were coming."
In view of the evidence - complexity in nature, fine-tuning, apparent design, and human consciousness - would if not be logical at least to consider the possibility of the existence of a Creator? A very good reason for doing so is that a Creator should be able to tell us how life appeared and whether life has a purpose - questions that science is incapable of answering.
These questions are addressed by the inspired word of Almighty God (YHWH), the Bible, or the Holy Scriptures, whose writers were inspired by the Creator.
CONCLUSION, THE CASE OF DNA:
The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules in each living cell contain elaborate, detailed instructions necessary for the correct development of organisms. Although DNA is much more complex, it could be compared to the digital information embedded on a DVD. When processed, the coded data on a DVD makes it possible for one to watch a video or listen to music. Similarly, DVD molecules, shaped like twisted rope ladders, carry encoded information that underpins all life and that makes living things differ - humans from monkeys, bananas from beans, zebras from ants, etc.
Hardly would anyone suggest that the digital information on a DVD could possibly be a product of spontaneous events. Is it reasonable to propose that highly complex information in DNA sprang from nothing?
To learn more, check out the following:
[1] religioustruths.proboards59.com/ An Educational Referral Forum
[2] www.network54.com/Forum/403209 A Forum Devoted to Exposing The False Religion of Islam
[3] jude3.proboards92.com/ A Free-Speech Forum For All
[4] www.freewebs.com/iris_the_preacher My web site.
Your Friend in Christ Iris89