The scientific evidence makes it clear that the universe had a beginning approximately 15 billion years ago. Stephen Hawkins has been very vocal in that fact. It is almost a fact, and axiom if you like, that this is true and science has accepted it to be.
Sir Isaacs Newton has quite rightly said that there is no effect without a cause. When looking at the big bang we have to take into consideration his laws of the universe. Especially as it is entirely possible for the cause and the big bang to have taken place simultaneously - t=0
Because we know that time, matter, space and energy did not exist pre-big bang we need to take a cursory look at the possibility, no matter how ridiculous it might be, that the universe appeared without a cause.
As far as I can see there are two ways in which that happened, unless someone knows of a third way. It was either "caused" or it "just appeared" without a cause.
Caused
If we believe that our natural laws applied at the point of the big bang, that is when t=0, then it creates the intrigue of what was that cause. Now you say that each possibility is equally possible, however, you provide us with no evidence of what else exists to cause such a monumental event to occur. Personally I can not think of a single event that would cause the big bang other then by the power of a superior conscious being. But I am willing to learn. If I am right in my theory then I have to ask what did cause it and why was it caused? It is not unreasonable for me to come to the opinion that is was a God that caused it.
By Majic
If it is possible for something to be created from nothing then our universe could have come into existence from nothing. No cause. Let us assume for a moment that that is true. Something appeared out of nothing. How can we, as intelligent beings, come to an understanding as to how that happened? Well, we cannot understand it because it is outside of the natural laws. We do not have a clue how it would spring into being and there is no precedence. It is a gap in our scientific ability as it does not comply with any universal laws. It is a supernatural event and not a natural event, therefore, we have to conclude what actually happened could have been the result of divinity, or, some other event. What other event could it have been? I can only conclude that it was a God that did it as I cannot think of anything else.
Now, as there have only been two methods that can be considered, which one do you think it was. We only have two methods. It is either a God creating the big bang or, let's see, what else is there, oh yes, it could be a supernatural event that could be contributed to God and his gang. What do you choose, is there a choice even.
My conclusion is that God created the universe, that he caused it to exists or magically brought it into existence is meaningless to discuss as in both cases he is the instigator of this supernatural event. It is my opinion that he created the universe to sustain life so that his spirit children could take upon themselves mortality in the flesh. So that all of mankind could be tried and tested in the flesh. To be apart of the perfect plan of salvation. We are all benefactors of this great work and wonder to bring to pass the mortality and eternal life of Man. This is our purpose and this planet was created, populated and finely tuned in order to accomplish the mind and will of a God. His evidence for existence is all around us. In evolution, abiogenesis, photosynthesis, reasoning and awareness, intelligence that far exceeds that of our closest counterparts, the big bang, rapid expansion, dark energy and matter, the higgs boson, the anthropic principle, galaxies, super novas, black holes, quantum physics, child birth and DNA. Evidence so exquisite yet discarded as here say and balderdash by those who do not recognise their origins or destinations. A man with an open mind, void of bigotry and bias, being free of the destructive influence of pride and self righteousness, would look at this evidence objectively and with an open mind having a desire to know that which is true. He would study it out in his mind and he would come to a conclusion that there is something more then us in control of our destiny. Of course there are those who think that the know better then God or anybody who claims his existence and out of their own misery will bring those fence sitters into the throng of activist type atheism.
I hate no man but I practice Gods commandment to love all.
John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another
I just do it wearing the armour of God.
Ephesians 6
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
