Who proposed the BIG BANG Theory and what is its connection with the Catholic church?
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Yes, in 1927 a Belgian Jesuit Priest, Georges Lemaitre first developed the idea of a singularity causing the universe.  He was working on Einsteins mathematics and realized that Einstein had added an unnecessary "Cosmological constant" into his formulas which acted as a weakly replusive force.\n\nAlthough Einstein originaly disagreed with Lamaitre, after meeting with him and Hubble, he changed his mind.
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There is a very tenuous connection if any. Both are governed by the natural laws of the universe. \n\nYou might enjoy reading the attached article on the Big Bang so you might understand it a bit more.
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this is actually a common misconception about the big bang.  the big bang theory says that spacetime itself originated in that event.  the big bang theory is supported by evidence very well.  no other theory or hypothesis is.\n\nread these:\nhttp://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=0009F0CA-C523-1213-852383414B7F0147\nhttp://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_uni.html
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Um, no that would be a pretty ridiculous reduction of the grand theologies of Aquinas, Augustine, and Athanasius.\n\nI'll only deal with one of these ridiculous items - the first.  \n\n"An almighty God decided he was either bored or lonely so he creates a universe of immense size..."\n\nThe Christian sense of cosmology was first expressed by Augustine in Book 11 of Confessions, essentially agreeing with modern scientific cosmology that time is a physical property of the universe, and has no applicability beyond it. \n\nThat is why the Nicene creed speaks of Christ as "eternally begotten" - since God is not passing through time, or even really old (also a temporal concept), his actions aren't really the result of "getting bored" or anything temporal like that. The anthropomorphisms of that kind may abound in scripture, but only because of our limited ability to conceive of literal timelessness.\n\nSince you basically blew the first premise, the rest, which reside on them, fail. So I'll leave it alone (other than to snicker a little at "whose purpose is to make him feel better" - I can't decide whether that is banal or actually funny. :-)
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The Big Bang Model is a broadly accepted theory for the origin and evolution of our universe. It postulates that 12 to 14 billion years ago, the portion of the universe we can see today was only a few millimeters across. It has since expanded from this hot dense state into the vast and much cooler cosmos we currently inhabit. We can see remnants of this hot dense matter as the now very cold cosmic microwave background radiation which still pervades the universe and is visible to microwave detectors as a uniform glow across the entire sky.\n\nFurther readings:\n    * Peebles, P.J.E., Schramm, D.N., Turner, E.L. & R.G. Kron 1991, "The Case for the Relativistic Hot Big Bang Cosmology", Nature, 352, 769 - 776.\n    * Peebles, P.J.E., Schramm, D.N., Turner, E.L. & R.G. Kron 1994, "The Evolution of the Universe'', Scientific American, 271, 29 - 33.\n    * Will, Clifford, "Was Einstein Right?"
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The discovery of  the universe expansion(doppler red shifted spectrum lines) was the source of the Big Bang theory (i think)\n\nBTW: this is a SCIENCE thread, all you Jesus Freak back off!\nthe theory of the Big Bang is compatible with the concept of a god.\nwhat was there before the big bang ..let there be light....BANG.
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I don't believe God made the universe if that makes you feel better,\n\nIn physical cosmology, the Big Bang is the scientific theory that the universe emerged from a tremendously dense and hot state about 13.7 billion years ago. The theory is based on the observations indicating the expansion of space (in accord with the Robertson-Walker model of general relativity) as indicated by the Hubble redshift of distant galaxies taken together with the cosmological principle.\n\nExtrapolated into the past, these observations show that the universe has expanded from a state in which all the matter and energy in the universe was at an immense temperature and density. Physicists do not widely agree on what happened before this, although general relativity predicts a gravitational singularity (for reporting on some of the more notable speculation on this issue, see cosmogony).\n\nThe term Big Bang is used both in a narrow sense to refer to a point in time when the observed expansion of the universe (Hubble's law) began — calculated to be 13.7 billion (1.37 × 1010) years ago (±2%) — and in a more general sense to refer to the prevailing cosmological paradigm explaining the origin and expansion of the universe, as well as the composition of primordial matter through nucleosynthesis as predicted by the Alpher-Bethe-Gamow theory.[1]\n\nFrom this model, George Gamow in 1948 was able to predict, at least qualitatively, the existence of cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB).[2] The CMB was discovered in 1964[3] and further corroborated the Big Bang theory, giving it an additional advantage over its chief rival, the steady state theory.[4]\n\nPhysical cosmology \n\nAge of the universe \nBig Bang \nComoving distance \nCosmic microwave background \nDark energy \nDark matter \nFLRW metric \nFriedmann equations \nGalaxy formation \nHubble's law \nInflation \nLarge-scale structure \nLambda-CDM model \nMetric expansion of space \nNucleosynthesis \nObservable universe \nRedshift \nShape of the universe \nStructure formation \nTimeline of the Big Bang \nTimeline of cosmology \nUltimate fate of the universe \nUniverse \n \nRelated topics \nAstrophysics \nGeneral relativity \nParticle physics \nQuantum gravity \n \n This box: view • talk • edit  \nContents [hide]\n1 History \n2 Overview \n3 Theoretical underpinnings \n4 Observational evidence \n4.1 Hubble's law expansion \n4.2 Cosmic microwave background radiation \n4.3 Abundance of primordial elements \n4.4 Galactic evolution and distribution \n5 Features, issues and problems \n5.1 Horizon problem \n5.2 Flatness problem \n5.3 Magnetic monopoles \n5.4 Baryon asymmetry \n5.5 Globular cluster age \n5.6 Dark matter \n5.7 Dark energy \n6 The future according to the Big Bang theory \n7 Speculative physics beyond the Big Bang \n8 Philosophical and religious interpretations \n9 Notes \n10 External links and references \n10.1 Big Bang overviews \n10.2 Religion and philosophy \n10.3 Research articles \n \n\n\n[edit] History\nMain article: History of the Big Bang\nThe Big Bang theory developed from observations of the structure of the universe and theoretical considerations. Observationally, it was determined that most spiral nebulae were receding from Earth, but those who made the observation weren't aware of the cosmological implications, nor that the supposed nebulae were actually galaxies outside our own Milky Way.[5] In 1927, Georges Lemaître, a Belgian Roman Catholic priest, independently derived the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker equations from Albert Einstein's equations of general relativity and proposed, on the basis of the recession of spiral nebulae, that the universe began with the "explosion" of a "primeval atom"—what was later called the Big Bang.[6]\n\nIn 1929, Edwin Hubble provided an observational basis for Lemaître's theory. He discovered that, seen from Earth, light from other galaxies is redshifted in direct proportion to
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your answer is in \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang
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I think you are confused a bit. If you look around at nature, it is incredibly complex. The more we study it and the more we analyze i and measure it, the more complicated it appears. \n\nThe scientific theories and laws are attempts to put some order into this mass of complicated observations, to try to explain what is happening. Predictions based on these scientific theories can be made, and if it is a good theory, then the prediction will be verified by data. \n\nThe big bang is just one theory for the origin of the universe that attempts to explain what we observe: hubble's law, the microwave background radiation, etc. It is an attempt to produce a simpler theory to explain a very complicated and confusing set of observations.
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It does bear noting that Galileo's situation was hundreds of years ago. In the time since, the Catholic church has embraced science more than just about any other religious denomination.  The Jesuits, for instance, were devoted to the study of science and philosophy.\n\nIn the 19th century, it was a Roman Catholic priest, Gregor Mendel, who discovered how genetic inheritance worked. \n\nThe Vatican observatory is a highly respected observatory doing serious science. As Pope John Paul II said in an address to the Academie Francaise, "Truth cannot contradict truth." Of all modern denominations, Catholicism is the one least threatening to science, and one of the very few most scientists would feel comfortable discussing science with.
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I think that the big bang theory is flawed. It was theorized and believed by humans who just refuse to fathom infinity. Its based on the premise that everything has a beginning and an end. Greater enlightenment points to every ending is a new beginning. I think you're right, the little bangs theory makes more sense. And I will take it one step further, that these little bangs are the other black holes (assuming there are two kinds) where matter comes from another place not in this universe, a negative image of this universe. And everything in this universe is headed towards one of these (as yet undiscovered) black holes to be pushed out (bang) into the alter universe.
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there are many theories had been formulated by scientists...\n1. the big bang theory -- it states that at first there was a blazing or hot sphere...untill time goes on this sphere continues to acccumulate heat..after such time it bursted and emitted particles and this particles formed into different galaxies.\n2. the collision theory--scientist said that there was a comet heading to another comet in space..then this two comets collided with each other and there particles scattered into space and therefore creating galaxies.\nand there are other more theories..\nbut for me it is really god who created the galaxies and space...cause if there is a thing or a galaxy probably somebody puts it there..or somebody is responsible for it to be created...
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Even though big bang theory suggests the origin of universe from singularity, there are many questions unanswered. There are theories that suggest that big bang is not the starting point but part of a cyclical process of several big bangs and collapes happening from time to time. The concept and understanding of infinity, multiverse and timelessness are beyond our comprehension and so looks complicated. I believe in multiverse with its own space-time. String theory explains it more. I would think of universe as being a big bubble with its own space and time and when collided with another bubble(another universe) would create chaos (or may be not) and eventually form a new universe. And this might be taking place with several universes at different levels(dimensions). This might or might not be true, but just wanted to throw my thought. Additional comments/thoughts are always welcome.
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Well, Jesus and some of his disciples spoke and read Hebrew, a form of Aramatic, possibly Farsi, certainly Greek, maybe Latin.\n\nJesus and most of his disciples were artisans -- highly skilled artisans.\n\nAt least 1/3 of the people in the Middle East today can speak Farsi, Aramatic, probably Hebrew, English and maybe even Turkish.\n\nMost of the people in the "accepted" mainstream clergy have Masters or Doctorate degrees and generally speak some foreign language, have taken math, science and philosophy.\n\nThe man who postulated the Big Bang Theory was a Jesuit trained Catholic Priest with degrees in Physics.
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A gas cloud needs to reach a critical density profile for it to spontaneously collapse into a fusion ball.\n\nI don't think the big bang has anything to do with the process though.
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Big Bang is a theory that tries to explain the formation of the universe, its galaxies, its stars and planets etc.\n\nIt says that the Universe was created by an explosion of a Primeval Atom thus causing it to expand and move away from each other. This was actually based on the Hubble Law which says that Galaxies around us are expanding at speeds directly proportional to their distance from Earth, based on the observation of Edwin Hubble, 1929.\n\nIts a huge topic with lots of technical arguments and counter arguments. Here is the link that will satisfy your quest on Big Bang, atleast for starters...\n\n.:Fishie:.
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What about the big bang?\nEven the idea that the universe is expanding is under attack by some astronomers.\nby Werner Gitt\n\nIn his book, A brief history of Time, the well-known British physicist, Stephen W. Hawking, identifies the ultimate question behind everything. ‘Today we still yearn to know why we are here and where we came from.’1\n\nIn the last chapter of his book he says:\n\n‘We find ourselves in a bewildering world. We want to make sense of what we see around us and to ask: What is the nature of the universe? What is our place in it and where did it and we come from? Why is it the way it is?’2\n\nHawking concedes that the important question of why the universe exists cannot be answered by means of equations and theories.\n\n‘Even if there is only one possible unified theory, it is just a set of rules and equations. What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?’3\n\nNevertheless, he concludes his book by limiting himself to the equations, instead of looking for their Author.\n\n‘However, if we do discover a complete theory, it should in time be understandable … by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all … be able to take part in the discussion of the question of why it is that we and the universe exist. If we find the answer to that, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason—for then we would know the mind of God.’4\n\nLike so many other astronomers and physicists, Hawking tries to explain the universe without acknowledging its Creator. But Isaac Newton (1642–1727), possibly the greatest physicist of all time, and a predecessor of Hawking in the same chair at Cambridge University, firmly believed that the solar system was created by God.\n\nThe idea that the solar system emerged from a swirl of matter began with Immanuel Kant (1724–1804). Many present-day cosmologists describe the cosmos in terms of evolutionary development and most of them accept the so-called big bang theory.\n\nAccording to this theory, the universe began about 10 to 20 thousand million [10–20 billion—Ed.] years ago as an inconceivably small volume of space (or a single point of vast energy) which has been expanding ever since. The most important observation supporting the concept of an expanding universe is the ‘red shift’ of light from distant stars.\n\nThis inferred expansion cannot be observed directly, but light coming from distant galaxies seems to have longer wavelengths (i.e. gets ‘redder’) as the distance increases. This is attributed to either the Doppler effect (that the wavelengths of light are ‘stretched out’ when galaxies move away from one another) or the relativistic stretching of the space between the stars as the universe expands. The big bang theory suggests that the cosmos was originally compressed into a hot and dense ‘cosmic egg,’ and as the universe aged, it expanded. \n\nSpace does not permit a full discussion of the evidence for and against the big bang. However, many discoveries made in recent years with improved instruments and improved observational methods have repeatedly shaken this theory.5 Interpretations of the available facts in terms of currently held cosmological models very quickly lead to unresolvable inconsistencies. There is an increasing number of astronomers who raise substantial arguments against the theory.\n\nIf the universe came from a big bang, then matter should be evenly distributed. However, the universe contains an extremely uneven distribution of mass. This means that matter is concentrated into zones and planes around relatively empty regions. Two astronomers, Geller and Huchra, embarked on a measuring program expecting to find evidence to support the big bang model. By compiling large star maps, they hoped to demonstrate that matter is uniformly distributed throughout the cosmos (when a large enough scale is considered).\n\nThe more progress they made with their cartographic overv