In quantum theory, every object has a wave function, a probability of finding an object at a certain point of space-time. The position of an object cannot be known until an observation is made. Before an observation is made, it is in a nether state or a super-position of all possible states in could exist in, each coexisting with each other. The act of observing causes the wave function to collapse to a single random point, the positions towards the top of the wave function being the more probable positions of the object. Generally, the effects of quantum theory can only be easily observed at the microscopic level of subatomic particles, the position of each particle being randomized. Quantum theory can also be applied to the macroscopic scale of the universe, the universe having many different possible states, each another parallel world, the many possible states of the universe each comprising the wave function. It is as if time is continually forking towards an infinite multitude of futures. This is one of the components of the many worlds theory. Within all these worlds, there must be some that contain intelligent life and others where it is nonexistent. But if there are an infinite number of worlds, and some of these worlds contain life, theoretically there should be an infinite number of life forms all throughout existence. It is said that a universe is not all that exists, but all that can exist. Some of these parallel universes may collide, multi-universal wormholes being capable of theoretically linking these universes from infinite to infinite. Perhaps one day we will traverse these wormholes to visit all possible universes as alien visitors, lying bare to our gaze worlds infinitely subdued and remote. So if quantum theory can give rise to parallel universes, could time paradoxes have the same effect?
An example of a possible time paradox is if you travel back in time and kill yourself, theoretically creating a parallel universe where you no longer exist. This is partially why time can be likened unto a river, moving in one general direction but with momentary shifts such as forks and whirlpools spiraling endlessly, time possibly even bending full circle. So how can we travel back in time to create these paradoxes from whence parallel worlds could emerge?
In the model of Godel rotating universes, the architecture of space-time is curved and warped so greatly by its matter that there exist loopholes through which a ship travelling at a sufficient velocity could break the time barrier and visit any part of the past, present, or future. If we can travel backwards in time, perhaps everything in the past has not actually come to pass, though a time that cannot pass does not exist. Time, the fundamental dimension through which things in space change and evolve, is in actuality a stubbornly persistent illusion. What are the secrets of our time and when will our time finish?
One way could be to exceed the light barrier, although such an act under the current laws of creation and special relativity is not clearly possible since in doing so one would gain infinite mass. To invoke the powers of time travel, if one were to twist time into a circle, the extreme chaos brought to bear by the colossal energy would cause relativity to break down. Throughout the unified multidimensional realm of hyperspace there may exist powers great enough to open wormholes and extra-dimensional windows. Stephen Hawking tells us that to confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit. The being of great power that may lift us beyond this sphere of mere physical existence into those incredible worlds waiting to be discovered may be Jesus Christ. So when he returns, if ever, what wonders will he work before our eyes?
A great scientist and religious prophet of the future was Isaac Newton. Isaac Newton paraphrases Revelation 21 and 22 and relates the post 2060 events by writing: A new heaven & new earth. New Jerusalem comes down from heaven prepared as a Bride adorned for her husband. The marriage supper. God dwells with men wipes away all tears from their eyes, gives them of ye fountain of living water & creates all thin things new saying, It is done. The glory & felicity of the New Jerusalem is represented by a building of Gold & Gemms enlightened by the glory of God & ye Lamb & watered by ye river of Paradise on ye banks of wch grows the tree of life. Into this city the kings of the earth do bring their glory & that of the nations & the saints reign for ever & ever. Upon the death of Isaac Newton, he said that I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me. And so his quote ends. If this universe is indeed governed by the providence of God, what are the implications of his possible fine-tuning of the laws of the universe to allow for the creation of life and the dark secrets that lie in the deepest depths of the cosmic ocean?
The laws of nature are fine-tuned to an extent that they allow for the creation of life and its evolution over time into higher forms. We must ask ourselves what out true nature as physical and spiritual beings is and our relationships to the underlying intelligence of the universe. What are the mysteries of our existence as conscious beings, barely more than specks of sand before the vast cosmic ocean? Why are we here, and not on some other world? Is there a reason for the universe and our existence? Why is it that from our knowledge springs the forces of good and evil? These questions are beyond the narrow grasp of modern science, answerable only by religion and philosophy. But to begin to answer these questions, what are some of the existential laws that are seemingly fine-tuned?
The most basic law that seems perfectly fine-tuned is the theory of relativity. Relativity states that as objects move through space, they move slower through time and contract in the direction of their motion. The speed of light must be the same for all observers. For a beam of light, time stands still. To exceed the light barrier would theoretically be to move backwards in time. Time and space are unified as space-time. As objects approach velocities rivaling that of light, they increase in mass, and will never achieve light-speed since increase in velocity will cause an increase in mass. Matter and energy continually transform into each other so from the smallest spec of mass can be created the most colossal burst of energy. Matter and energy are unified as matter-energy. This is one of the most fundamental laws of creation, but then again, how should we perceive creation?
We often in biblical interpretation misunderstand creation. There is grandeur to the universe emerging through immensity and eternity to the miraculously fine-tuned state we now behold, as opposed to instant creation from nothingness. We came from the very dust of the Earth, and by the time of the Garden of Eden, man had been forged, and God breathes into the dust of man the breath of life. Evolution is a theory, but so is spontaneous creation. I support God because he is the masterful creator who cannot be denied in the face of the grandeur of all creation. I also support evolution as the creation because it is supported by fossil records, showing life becomes increasingly varied and complex over time. Biological records show we share roughly 50% of our DNA with cauliflower, 85% with mice, and 98% with chimpanzees. There is an unbroken thread connecting Earthly life. Although God raised his hand in the architecture of creation, we must be careful not to attribute everything we do not understand as a supernatural working of his. Among things we easily might blame God for might actually be the workings of aliens. Are aliens visiting our planet, and if so, why?