The birth of a Universe?

[muffler dragon]

I don't want to quiet the discussion that has developed, but are there any takers on the original question posed? If we assume it's true that the universe self replicates, is the biblical version of god in trouble?

From a Judaic POV, I would say, "No". There are no universal salvific issues that arise in Judaism. Furthermore, the ineffable nature of G-d would over-whelm (for lack of a better term) any problems that we would theorize about the universe(s).

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Not really, why can't he be in charge of both? Or be multiple G-ds (yet also one) running each one?

As I've mentioned in many other discussions, I agree. If there is a "universal G-d" then he'd not "fail" should there be more than 1 universe for him to have created. I suppose a finer point to the question would involve scrutiny of the literal or more metaphorical read of the Bible.

G-d could easily have other planets in this galaxy where he has carried out similar biblical tales & plans for those races, I don't see a big fundamental difference in other planets vs other universes. It still comes back to needing something to set it all in motion.

Again, I would agree (even if not for "Christian" reasons) But, does that put a new lens on the way the Bible should be read? I mean, I can see several "problems" develop..

For example, do we have to assume that G-d is the same on planet X as He is here (leading to why the first question I'd ever ask an alien would be "Do you believe in G-d, and if so, what do you know about him?") If we do assume that the "WORD" is the same? If it is don't the biblical tales need to be the same? If no, why not? (I assume the answer to that would be along the lines of "different lessons for different life forms" - and if that's the case, wouldn't that change the way we're supposed to look at the Bible (again, in terms of "literalism" v. some other interpretation....)... in other words, if these Bible is reduced to stories which are meant to teach lessons, rather than offers of fact (ie the Flood) isn't that a change?

Etc.