Quote Originally Posted by hewhispers
Ok, but here's the thing...and it can be applied to both the universe as a whole, and the Earth specifically.

Before there was something, there was nothing.
Thats some transition.
Even with the big bang.
What was before that?
A big rock?
And before that?

And then what about Earth.
Initally it was lifeless. At least thats the assumption.
And then :POOF: there was life. :birthday:

Now thats some trick.
Agreed?
God doesn't solve this problem. The something-from-nothing debate can be used from either side. If you want to go by the logic that something can't come from nothing, how do you explain God...besides removing him from logic, which is undebatable. So surely we must all accept that something is here, because we're sitting here talking about it...therefore either:
1. Something did come from nothing.
2. Something was always there.

...more and more I've been thinking, like many, that religiousity/mysticism is something humans evolved to give them peace. Whether it be through memes, genes, or what have you...and only those who are capable of sustaining their peace without believing in a God, can.

For instance, I find more peace in the fact that there isn't a heaven/hell. Sure, a second, eternal life would be fantastic (which is why it strikes me as something humans invented). But at least I don't have to walk around with a giant surveillance camera in the sky following me. I've been able let go of a lot of guilt since I've become an atheist, and reaffirm that I am a good person because I want to be...for no other reason.