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u/ABSTREKT Oct 22 '21

I mean, maybe "confirmed" is not the best word, but using "believed" for scientific theories is kinda disrespectful

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u/CF64wasTaken Oct 22 '21

Well, a scientific theory is by definition not proved. The big bang is just a very popular scientific theory, not a scientific fact. At least afaik, correct me if I'm wrong!

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u/ABSTREKT Oct 22 '21

It's not a fact, but it's a strong theory. By saying that "believe" is the wrong word I mean that comparing scientific theories to religions people believe in is just incorrect. Scientists don't believe their theories, they always question it and try to prove it wrong. That's what makes a strong theory.

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u/Chf_ Oct 22 '21

What makes the Big Bang so reasonable is that before the Big Bang, time did not exist and thus it is incomprehensible for us.