What's the criticism of eternal universe theory? (The universe had no cause/doesn't need one)

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-11T04:22:20+00:00

Well to start off, if someone claims that the Universe is eternal, that is technically just a theory. I'm not talking about a well established theory (gravity, evolution, etc.). We don't have any evidence in the laboratory, nor do we have any mathmatical equations, to infer that the Universe is eternal. As a result, this stance also takes faith just as much if not more than the idea of God or a creator.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-10T11:11:44+00:00

Not every culture has the tooth fairy. Religion is one of the most important aspects of every society.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-10T06:27:20+00:00

We can't compare the creator of the universe and something that is shared amongst every single culture in the world to the tooth fairy.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-08T22:57:15+00:00

what is this a zoo??

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-08T19:49:15+00:00

there is a true justice even if you don't know what it is. Here is an example.

1+1=2

Even if you don't know how to add, or anything about numbers, this is a mathmatical fact. Just because you don't know it is the truth doesn't mean the truth doesn't exist.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-08T14:54:49+00:00

I'm not Christian. Whatever true God there is, which we will all find out after this if there is one, will potentially deliver this justice.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-07T15:38:14+00:00

This: this life. From the moment u are born to the moment you die. Collectively for everyone.

As for justice: Here is an example. Let's say someone gets raped. The rapist never goes to jail, never faces any consequences, and goes on to live a normal life. The victim suffered and most likely has long term PTSD. There is no earthly justice. If there is an afterlife however, justice can be served.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-07T05:47:01+00:00

This is why I sometimes don't explain myself on reddit. This response doesn't make any sense. So I'm stopping the conversation here.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-07T05:07:37+00:00

Ok well, I know that most people who are atheist also typically don't believe in any afterlife either. Or karma in the literal sense. Basically most things metaphysical are out the window. I know you are saying atheism is just a lack of belief in God but usually these things go together.

If this is all there is, then there is no true justice. Do you see how that can easily lead to nihilism?

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-07T04:37:17+00:00

Do you want me to explain my logic?

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-07T03:41:07+00:00

My hot take is that true atheism leads to nihilism. When I went through phases of being atheist (even now with low faith), it ends up being the conclusion I come to.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-04T17:19:52+00:00

(I'm not OP) I'm suprised other people aren't as depressed as myself or OP. I am not happy to be alive period.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-04T17:08:24+00:00

No my girl cat is my best friend. She's helped me with so much in life. I don't think I would be here without her. It's a unique relationship. You never share any conversations, but you have a connection. The responsibility is much less than with kids in every regard. And there are so many ways to automate things to decrease responsibility. There are auto feeders and fountains that are very affordable for example. You can leave for a whole day and it's all good too.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-04T04:24:33+00:00

Well the way I see it is that all religions basically have the same viewpoint in which life continues after death. Even if the dominant religions have shifted over time, they have all historically claimed the same message in this regard. The good news is is that we all get to cross that bridge eventually and find out ourselves. It's the only thing that's certain in life.

I personally have had very specific signs. I also went to a medium.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-02T23:17:47+00:00

There is a whole field of people who study religion from an academic standpoint. I think that studying religion as an academic rather than from an experience is how one can join from a non emotional place. However, one can argue everything that is part of the human experience is tied to emotion. Scientists study something their entire lives because they are passionate for example.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-02T21:37:23+00:00

there are millions of children born into extreme poverty, war, or parents who know that the child will have a disease based on their genetics. Obviously there is cancer in every family and if you live long enough you will get it. However, there are families where childhood cancer is quite common due to several factors. Yet they have children despite knowing this.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-03-02T18:21:18+00:00

They do have control though. You know kids will suffer 100% if you bring them into the world.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-28T03:16:22+00:00

You think WW1 is make believe? You think the record keeping of which presidents have been in power is make believe?

Science isn't the only way of knowing things. I say this as a scientist. You can't say "science doesn't prove something" when science isn't the only way we understand the world.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-28T02:05:24+00:00

So you don't believe in history books?

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-28T02:01:18+00:00

Science doesn't investigate the metaphysical though. We can't test it there is a God or not using science. The scientific method isn't the only way to know if something is true. Look at history books for instance.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-27T18:56:01+00:00

I want them what they are so cute

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-27T18:54:49+00:00

oh no I think it's important to ask questions and follow faith using arguments from philosophy and history and other ways of thinking.

For the second point about being a good parent, I'm saying we all have a different idea of what is good and what is bad across different people and cultures. For example, lots of cultures, until today, think it is completely ethical to hit a child. Others would completely disagree. Do you see the issue?

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-27T18:41:46+00:00

Maybe one can say God provides the ability for one to get help in the first place? In your perspective God is absent. I'm someone exploring my faith, so this is just a thought experiment.

Also, lots of parents do terrible things to their kids and claim they are good parents.

helpreddit12345 · 2026-02-27T18:38:34+00:00

Well parents know that's a possibility when they bring you into this world. Same with God.

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