Big Bang - Religious and Philosophical Implications

Religious and Philosophical Implications

Main article: Religious interpretations of the Big Bang theory

As a theory relevant to the origin of the universe, the Big Bang has significant bearing on religion and philosophy. As a result, it has become one of the liveliest areas in the discourse between science and religion. Some believe the Big Bang implies a creator, while others argue that Big Bang cosmology makes the notion of a creator superfluous.

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