Re: Big Bang Never Was !

On 4/9/26 12:40, [email protected] wrote:
> Simple minded theory based on the apparent current motion of galaxies
> and extrapolating back about 13 billion years.
> 
> Postulates that the whole universe sprang from a single point. How so
> totally incomprehensible and absurd.
> 
> Yet, so very many subscribe to this BS !

There, you state what you do not believe in.

I believe I have asked you before to clarify your thoughts
of what you do believe in and who else thinks as you do.

Here are some of the possibilities.

What schools of thought deny the "big bang"?

AI Overview
Schools of thought that deny or challenge the Big Bang theory generally 
fall into scientific, philosophical, and theological categories. They 
often object to the concept of a definitive beginning of the universe 
(creation ex nihilo), the singularity, or the timeline of cosmological 
evolution.
Here are the primary schools of thought that deny or challenge the Big Bang:

1. Steady State Theory (and Quasi-Steady State)
This scientific theory was the primary alternative to the Big Bang in 
the mid-20th century.
Core Idea: While the universe is expanding, it does not change its 
appearance over time. It is eternal, with no beginning and no end. To 
maintain constant density, new matter is continuously created, allowing 
for a "steady state."
Proponents: Fred Hoyle, Thomas Gold, Hermann Bondi.
Current Status: Generally considered obsolete due to findings like the 
cosmic microwave background (CMB), but modified versions (Quasi-Steady 
State) are still explored by some, such as Jayant Narlikar.

2. Young Earth Creationism (YEC)
This theological school of thought rejects the Big Bang based on a 
literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis.
Core Idea: The universe, Earth, and all life were created by God in six 
24-hour days, approximately 6,000–10,000 years ago.
Rejection Reason: The Big Bang posits a 13.8 billion-year-old universe, 
which conflicts with their interpretation of the Bible.
Key Adherents: Answers in Genesis, Institute for Creation Research.

3. Alternative Cosmological Models (Plasma Universe)
Some alternative models challenge the "Big Bang" as the sole explanation 
for cosmological observations, favoring electrical or plasma-based physics.
Core Idea: The Plasma Universe school (based partly on the work of 
Hannes Alfvén) argues that electromagnetic forces play a more critical 
role than gravity alone on large scales, suggesting an eternal or 
different evolution of the universe.
Alternative Ideas: Some proponents propose that rather than one massive 
explosion, there are "mini-bangs" creating matter at different epochs.

4. Philosophical/Metaphysical Objections
Some, including certain philosophers and scientists, deny the Big Bang 
based on philosophical implications rather than direct observation.
Eternal Universe View: Some atheists and philosophers have historically 
objected to the Big Bang because it suggests a beginning, which hints at 
a creator. They prefer a "universe from all eternity" to bypass the need 
for a "first cause".
Singularity Denial: Many physicists acknowledge that our understanding 
of physics breaks down at the singularity (the start of the Big Bang). 
Some argue that a "beginning" is mathematically and physically 
impossible, promoting bounce theories (cyclic models) where a previous 
universe collapses before expanding.

5. Geocentrism
A very small minority of literalist thinkers deny the Big Bang and 
modern astronomy altogether.
Core Idea: The Earth is the center of the universe, and it does not move.

Summary Table of Objections
School of Thought 	Key Reason for Denial
Steady State	Prefer an eternal, non-changing universe.
Young Earth	Timeline contradicts literal Genesis (6,000 years vs 13.8 
billion).
Plasma Theory	Prefer electromagnetic forces over gravity/singularities.
Philosophical	Object to a "beginning" and the need for a creator.