Science and Theology

FROM DENIAL TO BELIEF IN GOD The universe is so finely tuned that even a minor alteration in its current structure could lead to its unravelling. Davies gives the example that the entire universe comprises atoms, and the nucleus of each atom is a combination of neutrons and protons. Neutrons are somewhat heavier, and protons are slightly lighter. This ratio is critically important. If it were reversed, meaning protons were heavier and neutrons lighter, atoms would cease to exist according to known laws. Without a nucleus, there would be no atom; without atoms, there would be no chemistry, and without chemistry, there would be no life. This example suggests that current science faces insurmountable questions, like where the current laws of physics come from, why they maintain their current precise state, etc. Traditionally, scientists assumed that these laws were inherent in the universe. The search for the reality of the laws of nature was not considered the domain of science. But now, these questions are bothering scientists. Davies further writes that Cambridge scientist Martin John Rees, President of the Royal Astronomical Society, suggests that the laws of physics are not absolute and universal but are parts of a more extensive cosmic system. Each part has its own rules. He calls this system the multiverse system. According to this research, our universe is one of those that carries bio-friendly laws. This implies that we find the universe in a form that exactly matches our needs. If this were not the case, human existence here would be impossible. Where did these precise laws that control the universe in such an organized manner come from?