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Originally Posted by Adoby
Is this not an example of blind faith? To use some external authority to resolve the problem of origin. I don't see it to be very different to use Hawking or the bible. Or even "science". Unless you, yourself know what it all is about.
I very much prefer Hawkings description, but there is no fundamental difference between that and the religious descriptions, if you don't bother to understand the basis for it.
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As you say, it's only 'blind' faith if you know absolutely nothing about the methods used to resolve the problem. I have university level physics (I read metallurgy), and while I wouldn't claim to have any of the maths necessary I have followed the development of these theories as a layman over the years. I know enough about the ideas behind them, and Hawking's standing in the physics world to have a reasonable faith that he knows his stuff. I also know that there are plenty of other physicists who agree.
I also enjoy reading history, and so have a reasonable understanding of how the various world religions arose.
Like you, my preference and trust is in Hawking's direction.
Graham