Question for Atheists and Agnostics

[naomi24]

Lonnie says the site seems to be dying, so here's another question that might generate some interesting discussion. Since we already know the answer the religionists would give, this one is specifically for atheists, agnostics, and anyone who doesn't believe that the universe was created by God.

I believe the universe has always existed in one form or another, but if I'm wrong, how did the substances that formed and created the 'Big Bang' come into being? What are your thoughts?

[Lonnie]

Thanks MsEVP,
You made me feel a whole lot better, at least, thanks to you, no-one will think I made it up.

[MsEVP]

Lonnie, I`m sure that no-one would have thought you had made it up! I`ve discovered that on this site (apart from those who are just joshing around and what-not) people are very honest. I expect it`s because of the anonymity that people can be themselves.

[naomi24]

No, you're not mad, Lonnie. I seem to recall reading something like that too - although where and when I've no idea.

I have taken part in huge philosophical debates on the universe and on 'nothingness', and once, many moons ago, the discussion became so deep and complex, we concluded that none of us exist!! Now that's mad!! :o)

[Lonnie]

Thanks naomi and MsEVP, I only vaguely remembered that, and naomi, love that last bit, i'd heard that also, that we don't actually exist, and as you say mad, its also enough to send us mad.

[Theland1]

Maybe God is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine.