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Default Let us get objective - 10-29-2002, 01:23 PM

Shiva,

While I agree that there are several unexplained components in the Big Bang theory, such as the missing mass, it is not correct that it stands discredited. It is still a viable model and the most pursued one. I am also very skeptical of ascribing conspiracy theory to everything. If Stephen Hawking changes his stance, on the strength of new evidences, do you think his career would be at stake?

The Creation hymns of the Rk veda describe creation of the universe in very much the same way the Big Bang postulating physicists understand today. There is hardly any need for a Hindu to oppose Big bang on religious grounds.

A believer's faith doesn't get shaken just because the Big bang theory is proven to be correct, for his faith isn't dependent on empirical evidences. A believer can very well argue that Big bang at best only explains the process of material creation, which itself should have received a spiritual impetus. So, for him, Vishnu as the Supreme creator is still relevant.

I am not discouraging you from posting such thoughts which aren't mainstream. Actually, scientific thinking demands that we evaluate every thought without affiliations. I haven't yet gone through the links you have provided, though.
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