Re: The Odds of the Big Bang, Abiogenesis, and Evolution

Howard J. Van Till (110661.1365@compuserve.com)
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 11:55:28 -0500

Matthew Bell asks:

>Can anyone tell me how likely (the odds) are for the exact right
>circumstances for the occurrence of:
>
>a) the big bang
>b) abiogenesis
>c) evolution

My answer:

Given a Creator having unfathomable creativity (to be employed in the
thoughtful conceptualization of a Creation) and unlimited generosity (in
the unselfish giving of being to a Creation), the odds could be anything
from 0-1, depending on the Creator's choice for the particular character of
the Creation to which being is to be given.

Howard J. Van Till