Parallel Universes

Parallel Universes

A few nights ago I stumbled upon a science program on TV that I decided to watch. It featured a cadre of distinguished academics and researchers in the field of quantum physics. The theme of the program was a look at how science is coming along in uncovering how “It” all began, and what holds “It” together. “It” being the universe, galaxies, stars, matter – including you and me.

These ladies and gentlemen have been wracking their brains for decades, working with various theories of physics to make the ultimate discovery. This particular program focused on the “String” theory, and a new one called the “Brane” theory The “String” theory says that perhaps there are these gangs of particles that are too small for us to see, or even be sure they are there, that somehow unite and produce things like galaxies. The “String” theory has been around for a while now, long enough for researchers to discover that there are problems with it. The “String” doesn’t do all it should do. And there are elements of the universe that can’t be fit into the math of the “String”. Turns out “It” is bigger than the “String”.

Now there is a new theory; “Membrane”, or “Brane” for short. The hypothesis for the “Brane” is that perhaps “It” is not like a string, but rather a loaf of bread. In “Brane” parlance our universe might be a just a slice/membrane of “It” Our slice might be one of many slices, or parallel universes. Again, problems have begun to develop with the “Brane”, but science is still working. 

I believe there is some encouragement for us to be drawn from this presentation. I hope that when you finish reading this post you will be strengthened in your confidence too. 

There are at least three lessons I came away with that night.

1. Every person is born with a spark of eternity in their hearts (Eccl. 3:11) Man has been searching for the      answer to these questions from ancient times. The Bible tells us that God has put eternity in the heart to help us seek Him. But when the light in  you is darkness you will grasp at anything.
2. Education does not make one wise.   Wisdom requires spiritual discernment. If these scientists had spiritual discernment  they would know “It” is creation, not a slice of bread. Further “It” is all held together, not with invisible string, but by the word of the power of Jesus. (Heb. 1:3) To my mind it’s a much bigger faith leap to believe in string and bread than the Word of God. This is a clear example of highly educated people professing to be wise, actually being fools. (Rom. 1:22)
3. There are parallel “universes”.  When I heard the speakers on this point I was struck that even in their spiritual darkness and ignorance these folks were still grasping for truth. There are parallel kingdoms after all; the kingdom of this world, and the  Kingdom of the Son. “Brane” theory postulates that these parallel universes could actually be right next to each other, and if we were able      to sense more dimensions than we do naturally we might be able to communicate with them! Jesus taught that His Kingdom is here, among us and within us. The only additional “sense” we need to communicate with His Kingdom is the Holy Spirit! The Kingdom of this world is not all there is,      we know that. Our true citizenship, authority and power come from the “invisible” Kingdom that only the born again can comprehend and draw upon.

Here is the encouragement fellow Mountain Taker – you are smarter, wiser, and better connected than all the “String” and “Brane” theoreticians. You don’t need to speculate on all that weighs them down. You can just walk in it!

Pretty simple isn’t it? Just like God! 

Have a great week on your Mountain.