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wholelatteballs t1_j9n61v9 wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Assume Simpson did it in 1996, how does that explain Quantum particles and the rotation of Uranus?
There is so much data that exists to disprove the 6000 year old universe, why even bother with a real answer to the fake question?
DrMilzie OP t1_j9n5zfk wrote
Reply to comment by N01_Special in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Our current standard model of cosmology has many assumptions....
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big_bro_joe27 t1_j9n5vlf wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Burden of proof rests on you to prove your theory. Other theories do not have the responsibility to disprove your theory.
phunkydroid t1_j9n5uv9 wrote
Reply to comment by babyyodaisamazing98 in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
>People seem very irrationally angry at your question
I don't see a single reply that looks angry and there are no hidden or deleted replies, what am I missing?
Xancrim t1_j9n5uth wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
That's a hypothesis, not a theory
Makaneek t1_j9n5upq wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Holding bible history as true still would give us no reason to think the universe is so young. We tend to focus so much on the physical and material process of creation with that we don’t tend to consider whether the Israelites would have cared about that much, and really why the revelation given to them should be expected to address it. Some clues in the text like the word “bara” connoting the bringing of order and function (as in “create in me a clean heart”) and the purpose of the sun and moon (signs and seasons) being prioritized over their names implies the text of Genesis 1 isn’t the construction of a building, but the furnishing of a home or temple, where God can commune with His human creation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24WZ4Hvytc
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deja_geek t1_j9n5qwz wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Because to accept this assumption, it would require dismissing all other evidence that proves the earth and the universe is more than 6000 years old
hatersaurusrex t1_j9n5pe4 wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
You're looking for scientific evidence to reconcile religious belief.
You might as well be asking if there's climate data which shows global warming might actually be caused by Apollo flying his chariot to close too the Earth.
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Tr1pline t1_j9n5oyy wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Can you have a world where the idea that God create the universe as a fact and science co-exist though?
doodcool612 t1_j9n5nr0 wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
The whole idea of a “physical explanation” dissolves when we add in a supernatural element. For example, imagine God says, “The speed of light is temporarily no longer the fundamental speed limit of the Universe” and then speedy zoomies the stars far far away in just 6000 years. Is that a “physical explanation?” Yes, in that the physical bodies followed all the rules that existed. You could “explain away” literally anything.
QuercusCerris t1_j9n5m7d wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Except the question, who created god, remains unexplained even with said sky wizard.
Pee_Wee_Mer_Man t1_j9n5kk6 wrote
Reply to comment by Financial-Entry-9280 in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
It is silly to think that there are any gods
Youbettereatthatshit t1_j9n5kev wrote
Reply to comment by ReviewOk929 in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Definitely explains the beetles
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DrMilzie OP t1_j9n5j1d wrote
Reply to comment by jadnich in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Correct, that's what I'm asking
ImAMindlessTool t1_j9n5gq5 wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
“Explain to me why this thing (stars, dark matter) could not have happened (flung) if we assume the universe was created 6,000 by something or someone.”
No.
DrMilzie OP t1_j9n5f49 wrote
Reply to comment by Financial-Entry-9280 in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
I actually really appreciate this response. Yes, I am a believer, but I struggle with believing a 6,000 year old universe and I've just struggled with this question. Einstein showed us time is relative, and according to the genesis account of creation, earth wasn't even created until day 4. A day is a rotation of the earth, so what was days 1-3? How were they measured? For a 5th dimensional (or higher being) those 3 days could have been billions of years relative to us 4 dimensional beings
babyyodaisamazing98 t1_j9n5cj1 wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
People seem very irrationally angry at your question.
The answer however is no it wouldn’t explain it away. Dark matter is used to explain why galaxy rotation doesn’t match expectation. It doesn’t matter how long ago the galaxy started rotating, dark matter is still needed to explain the rotation we do see.
In a similar vein the universe accelerating is explained by dark energy, which also doesn’t care about the age of the universe. The fact that it accelerating at all is where the explanation for dark energy comes in.
Bearpoints t1_j9n59y5 wrote
Reply to Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
It amazes me that people still don’t grasp what science seeks to understand regardless of whether God exists or not.
hatersaurusrex t1_j9n59t5 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
Bill Hicks (paraphrasing) "People say - dinosaur bones? God put those there to test our faith. I think God put you here to test my faith, buddy"
myGlassOnion t1_j9n59ku wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
I think you're looking for r/religion.
internetboyfriend666 t1_j9n63y1 wrote
Reply to comment by DrMilzie in Honest question, what if we accepted the assumption that God created the universe 6,000 years ago, could this explain away dark matter and galaxy rotation? by DrMilzie
That's not a theory, that's a baseless claim that flies in the face of all known facts and basic logic. I have a "theory" that there's a teapot orbiting the sun somewhere out by Mars but it's too small to be seen with any telescope. How about you disprove that?