Saying “God” is saying that something outside our universe created it. It answers the question of the origin of the universe because we have looked outside of it for a cause. In doing so, we have brought forward the thought that there is a “universe” outside of our own where God is… perhaps consisting of only God himself. This second universe could possibly have different laws governing it… perhaps making it possible for God to have no beginning.
Put it in perspective: DO YOU KNOW EVERYTHING? No. Do you know half of everything? No… but for the sake of argument, we’ll say that you know half of everything. Do you think God may exist in the other half that you know nothing about?
Saying “God” is saying that something outside our universe created it. It answers the question of the origin of the universe because we have looked outside of it for a cause. In doing so, we have brought forward the thought that there is a “universe” outside of our own where God is… perhaps consisting of only God himself. This second universe could possibly have different laws governing it… perhaps making it possible for God to have no beginning.
Put it in perspective: DO YOU KNOW EVERYTHING? No. Do you know half of everything? No… but for the sake of argument, we’ll say that you know half of everything. Do you think God may exist in the other half that you know nothing about?
Substitute the word “unicorn” or “aliens” for “God” in the above and you will understand why we do not find it compelling.
That which can be asserted without evidence… can be dismissed without evidence.