Universal Options

There are four options to explain the existence of the Universe.
> The Universe is an illusion.
> The Universe is self-existent.
> The Universe was self-created.
> The Universe was created by a self-existent being or force.

All other possible explanations can be reduced to one of these possibilities. All can be believed but only one of these can be true. Science has developed theories around these over the years and dismissed some of them. The current debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design fits this model. This includes the "Big Bang" theory. I will look at each of these options next time.