Creation and the Big Bang | Prof. Stephen Barr
The Thomistic Institute
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The Scientific Perspective on the Beginning of the Universe
The chapter delves into the historical background and scientific perspectives on the beginning of the universe, discussing concepts from St. Thomas to modern physics. It explores the Big Bang theory, various speculative scenarios, and the difficulty in modeling a past infinite universe. The chapter also discusses the distinction between a temporal beginning and the act of creation, emphasizing the traditional Christian understanding of divine creation and the limitations of physics in explaining this act.
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