Originally Posted by
wundermonk
(2)The universe does NOT have an infinite past but time itself began with the Big Bang. Now, if this is proven true, then clearly, the concept of beginningless Karma takes a hit. But proving that time itself began with the Big Bang is not that trivial.
This post may be of interest.
Of course this would have to be accompanied by a proof that it is the only universe, and that it is the only occurrence (will not be repeated again and was not repeated before).
Originally Posted by
wundermonk
(3)Consciousness is an emergent property of living things. Per Hinduism, consciousness is the very essence of the soul or else it is considered a property of the soul. Hinduism accords special importance to the existence of a self and its relationship to consciousness. Now, if it is proven that consciousness is nothing sui-generis, it is indeed a defeater for Hinduism.
This would not be a problem for me, in fact I think it would only be an isue for the strictest dvaita philosophy. Saiva Siddhanta teaches that souls emerge from Shiva and return to him:
"As a thousand sparks from a fire well blazing spring forth, each one like the rest, so from the Imperishable all kinds of beings come forth, my dear, and to Him return."
Just as the sparks emerge from the fire, but require carbon fragments and air, would it be an issue if souls emerging from Shiva needed prakriti to take form?
Originally Posted by
wundermonk
What other discoveries do you think science can make that would throw a wrench in the works? Notice the emphasis on "science". So, let us not discuss the Problem of Evil on this thread. Let us also keep paradoxes such as omnipotence vs omniscience, etc. out of this discussion.
PS: As the Opening Poster, I promise to be very polite on this thread. Let us try to keep the discussions interesting and polite.
I am not sure that there is anything that could throw a wrench in the works completely.... unless you count "pseudo science" like the possibility of digging a deep pit and finding hell.
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