Exploring the Beginning of the Universe

This chapter examines the second premise of the Kalam Cosmological Argument, questioning the notion that the universe definitively began to exist. It discusses important theories in contemporary physics, including the Borde-Guth-Vilenkin theorem, and highlights the complexities and uncertainties regarding the universe's inception. The chapter analyzes philosophical implications and challenges the assumption of material causation, suggesting the universe may not possess a material cause despite having an efficient cause.