Where did the matter and energy come from?

In John Gribbin’s review of Brian Greene's book "The Hidden Reality" in the WSJ, the review states there are two possibilities for why we live in a "just right" universe with a "just right" gravity. Using suits as an analogy, "either the suit has been specifically tailored for the client — made to measure — or he has visited a large store with an array of suits in all possible sizes, choosing the one right for him off the peg."The review goes on to say, "the best interpretation of the laws of physics as we understand them is that we live in an off-the-peg universe," yet gives no rational reasons why this is the best interpretation of the laws of physics!I find this statement astounding and without scientific merit. Would the laws of physics somehow work differently in a "tailor-made universe" than they would in an similar "off-the-peg universe?" The only universe that we can truly come to know and understand with some scientific certainty is the one we live in which has many other scientific constants that seem to be tailor-made just for man's existence. To favor a belief in a vast array of universes in order to come up with a tailor-made universe ignores the obvious better interpretation that only a divine Tailor could make such a tailor-made universe as we live in.But as you said, science rejects this conclusion, as do most at this forum.Blessings to those who know our Divine Tailor and to those who do not.

My reply was to a Believer in our Divine Tailor.To those who choose not to believe,Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Book Review: The Hidden Reality - WSJAs explained in "The Hidden Reality" review by John Gribbin,

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If the force of gravity were stronger than it is in our universe, but all other properties remained the same, stars would have to burn more fiercely to hold themselves up against the pull of gravity. They would use up their fuel more quickly and burn out in a few million years, not allowing time for life forms like us to evolve [not that I believe life forms on earth evolved to begin with] on planets orbiting those stars. So why should gravity, and the other properties of our universe, be "just right" for us to exist?

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Why not read the book for yourself and find out about all the other "just right" properties that this unbeliever explains are necessary for us to exist?Edited by John 10:10, : No reason given.Edited by John 10:10, : added above quote referenceEdited by John 10:10, : No reason given.Edited by John 10:10, : No reason given.

The quote was from John Gribbin's review of physicist Brian Greene's book "The Hidden Reality," not my quote.If you have a problem with his explanation of the "just right" properties this unbeliever explains are necessary for us to exist, you could look at this list of constants:Constants of Physics and MathematicsEither way you want to roll the dice, our Tailor-made universe/galaxy/solar system is unique with "just right" constants necessary for there to be life on earth as we know it.If you want to believe in "other life" out there somewhere that is somehow the same as ours, show us the science that proves with reasonable accuracy that life exists anywhere else in our universe?PS - Please don't show us the recent studies that are finding potential alien planets that are orbiting stars. Finding potential alien planets and actually showing life exists on these planets are two different things.

And the science that shows to a high degree of accuracy that the universe was "not created" by a Divine Tailor to suit us is __________ ?Gribbin/Greene are the ones that misuse the laws of physics by implying they somehow work differently in a Tailor-made universe than in an off-the-peg universe.

So you deduce from my statement that I believe there's no life elsewhere? All I said was finding alien planets and showing aliens actually live there are two different things.Our government is spending millions/billions searching the heavens to just find these planets that may be orbiting right size stars at the right distance, but then explain that much much more sophisticated instruments are needed to actually determine if there may be a sufficient environment there for potential life on board.And for what purpose?To desperately convince more and more unbelievers, as if you needed more convincing, that we are possibly not unique in a Tailor-made universe.

Scientists/physicists have looked at a number of these constants, and have determined that if they were different by just very small amounts, life as we know it on earth would not exist.Your answer would say if the constants were different, then maybe life would be different. So what?This is a cop out! All it does is ignore the fact that we do live in a wonderfully designed universe with wonderfully designed constants that allows life as we know it to exist. A seeker of truth would search for the why rather than always asking for the how.If you want to live in your chance/what if world, be my guest.

Here we have a universe suit that perfectly fits the earth client, and because the rest of the universe seems to be unfit for human habitation, you are telling us a REAL Divine Tailor would have done better!There are two truths that I know:There is a Tailor God, and I am not.Since you could have done better, let's see what you can do, not just opine.

The technology we developed to get to the moon and back has been used to enhance life here on earth.Some of the technology we developed exploring other planets in our solar system has also enhanced life here on earth.But I think this paticular space exploration looking for alien planets out there somewhere that we can never reach/visit is a great waste of time and money. That's the sad joke!

As always you fail to understand not only the stage God created, but why He created it. But that's another topic that's above your pay grade.

It's not an either/or, it's BOTH!Blessings

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The REAL Divine would have done better.

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How am I misrepresenting you when I ask you to show us how you would have done better?The rest of your post is just a red herring! No amount of "just right" constants would ever convince you that only a Divine Tailor could have created our just right solar system where life does exist.

Ignore the truth of the REAL Divine Tailor who says He will create a new heaven and a new earth to your own destruction (Rev 20:15 - 21:1).But I'm sure John the Apostle never won any Pulitzer prizes for his scientific endeavors.

So what would you have done better that this REAL Divine Tailor you don't believe in?

Again you are deciding that God was wasteful in designing such a vast and seemingly inhospitable universe wherein He created matter and energy that holds it all together. Are you not now playing God?Nice dodge, putting aside the why!If you really wany to know what God is paying me, let's go to another forum section and discuss.