Multiverse theory and god(s).

[Father Heathen]

Okay, so multiverse theory states that there are infinite parallel universes where every possibility is a reality somewhere. As for the notion of god, would you say that there is one god that presides over each of these universes, or that each universe has it's own god unique to it? Would you say that some universes have gods while others do not, or that none of the universes have a god? Or is multiverse theory false? Thoughts?

 

[George-ananda]

Or is multiverse theory false? Thoughts?

It seems impossible to comprehend. 'Every possibility' of every quantum event in every atom in every universe since the beginning of time?? I wouldn't doubt someone can clarify my understanding , but what???

One theory I think reasonable is one espoused by some actual physicists. Quantum mechanics shows a observer effect. Experiments show photons can exist in an indeterminate state until someone looks at them. From this one can speculate a cosmic observer consciousness (God/Brahman). Matter eventually is seen as consciousness observing it (or nothing would ever happen). I am not a physicist but I am sure Amit Goswami or someone can explain it better (and I know materialist scientists dislike any of this).

 

[metis]

There's a good chance we're in a multiverse based on what we do know about quantum mechanics, but I'll pass on the concept of God or Gods as it is virtually impossible to know this one way or the other.

 

[Chakra]

Okay, so multiverse theory states that there are infinite parallel universes where every possibility is a reality somewhere. As for the notion of god, would you say that there is one god that presides over each of these universe

There is one god, but takes different forms in each universe.

 

[buddhist]

In Buddhism, every universe in the multiverse is presided by a Maha (Great) Brahma.

Every time a being is reborn as a Brahma (due to his former kamma), he finds himself reborn in an empty universe, which eventually populates with others according to their kamma. Being the greatest being in his own universe (and seeing no other universes), and due to his immense lifespan (cannot see its end, but it does end), he delusionally believes himself to be the Father and Creator God.

 

[YmirGF]

Okay, so multiverse theory states that there are infinite parallel universes where every possibility is a reality somewhere. As for the notion of god, would you say that there is one god that presides over each of these universes, or that each universe has it's own god unique to it? Would you say that some universes have gods while others do not, or that none of the universes have a god? Or is multiverse theory false? Thoughts?

The only reasonable answer is "We don't know."

We do not know that a god presides "over" this universe or even if "god" is merely a human construct peculiar to our species or not. We see no evidence, for example, of god worship in the animal kingdom, though dogs doting on their loving masters do get perilously close.

As to the veracity of the various multiverse theories, again, we simply do not know.

 

[Willamena]

Okay, so multiverse theory states that there are infinite parallel universes where every possibility is a reality somewhere. As for the notion of god, would you say that there is one god that presides over each of these universes, or that each universe has it's own god unique to it? Would you say that some universes have gods while others do not, or that none of the universes have a god? Or is multiverse theory false? Thoughts?

The same god in each universe, and unique to it.

That's an image of multiverse, rather than an image of god.

 

[YmirGF]

The same god in each universe, and unique to it.

That's an image of multiverse, rather than an image of god.

Sound like something out of the marketing brochures of the Borg.

 

[Aupmanyav]

.. or that none of the universes have a god? Or is multiverse theory false?

None of the universes have God/Gods/Goddesses. Many universe, if true, will just be a physical phenomenon.

 

[That one dude...]

Okay, so multiverse theory states that there are infinite parallel universes where every possibility is a reality somewhere. As for the notion of god, would you say that there is one god that presides over each of these universes, or that each universe has it's own god unique to it? Would you say that some universes have gods while others do not, or that none of the universes have a god? Or is multiverse theory false? Thoughts?

Multiverse theory is false unless repeatable experiments prove otherwise.

 

[McBell]

Multiverse theory is false unless repeatable experiments prove otherwise.

bull pucky.
Multiverse theory is either true or false regardless of what experiments prove.

 

[That one dude...]

bull pucky.

Well, that's one opinion...

Multiverse theory is either true or false regardless of what experiments prove.

Which is it, though?

 

[Desert Snake]

Multiverse theory is false unless repeatable experiments prove otherwise.

^

Well, that's one opinion...



Which is it, though?

Doesn't matter, which, contextually; If it isn't proven false, it isn't false until proven otherwise.

You presented a contradiction.

 

[That one dude...]

^


Doesn't matter, which, contextually; If it isn't proven false, it isn't false until proven otherwise.

You presented a contradiction.

I'm answering a question in the OP by saying it's false by default, thereby rendering the other questions moot. I then say it could be proven otherwise just as a CYA policy. Until such time, it is definitely false.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Given how we see smaller pieces constructing larger wholes throughout nature, I don't think it's too far a stretch to say that, much cells coming together to form an organism, the multiple universes form something larger than what we call a universe.

 

[psychoslice]

For me personally one god is too many.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

For me personally one god is too many.

I find the notion of god to be restricting. What if what we call "god" has a god?

 

[That one dude...]

I find the notion of god to be restricting. What if what we call "god" has a god?

Turtles all the way down and gods all the way up?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Turtles all the way down and gods all the way up?

What is "all the way up" and "all the way down?"

 

[Desert Snake]

I'm answering a question in the OP by saying it's false by default, thereby rendering the other questions moot. I then say it could be proven otherwise just as a CYA policy. Until such time, it is definitely false.

No, you have situations where it is an 'unknown'. Now, I personally do not subscribe to the 'every possibility', aspect of the original premise, but that's sort of besides the point