Quote Originally Posted by dragonrider
There is nothing in quantum physics or any cosmological theory that says that a Creator did not "speak it into existence." The physics addresses How the universe came into being --- the physical mechanism and process. Your answer is a possible explanation for Why.
I can agree with this stance. And I can also admit that I could stand to be more educated on the facts behind the Big Bang. It's just difficult for me, as someone who's really never needed to place much faith or emphasis in the theories and facts, to accept it as infallible. I can see why some scientists and physicists would need to press the issue, as their reputation and livelihoods may very well depend on their answer. Luckily, though, these restrictions don't apply in my profession(s).

I'd love to know beyond a shadow of a doubt - without theories or speculation, just the facts - exactly what happened in the beginning (and "wtf happened before" ). I'm just not sure that I'll find out in this lifetime... but I'm fine with that, too.