Defenders: Excursus on Natural Theology (Part 11): Scientific Confirmation of the Beginning of the Universe

Dive into the philosophical roots of the Kalam Cosmological Argument, exploring the impossibility of an actual infinite. Unpack the Big Bang theory, discussing how space and time emerged from a singular point. Examine the cosmic microwave background radiation as a pivotal piece of evidence. Discover complications in cosmology involving black holes and quantum physics. Finally, reflect on the finite nature of the universe and historical attempts to evade its beginnings.