Does multiply universe theory contradict the doctrine of free will?

[LoveGod102]

First off, I’m far from convinced that such a theory is correct, and I certainly don’t believe it if it does contradict the free will doctrine.

The specific theory (hypothesis?) I’m referring to is the one that says that there is an alternate universe for EVERY possible decision and outcome of each person, resulting in a seemingly infinite number of universes. If such were true, wouldn’t that mean that there wasn’t free will, because each possible decision would HAVE to be made by someone somewhere? Or is there a flaw in my reasoning?
I’m not trying to disprove free will, but rather I want to know if this theory is compatible with Catholic doctrine.

 

[GEddie]

First off, I’m far from convinced that such a theory is correct, and I certainly don’t believe it if it does contradict the free will doctrine.

The specific theory (hypothesis?) I’m referring to is the one that says that there is an alternate universe for EVERY possible decision and outcome of each person, resulting in a seemingly infinite number of universes. If such were true, wouldn’t that mean that there wasn’t free will, because each possible decision would HAVE to be made by someone somewhere? Or is there a flaw in my reasoning?
I’m not trying to disprove free will, but rather I want to know if this theory is compatible with Catholic doctrine.

No, because each instance of someone in a separate universe is a separate being, with their own mind and will. IMNAAHO.

ICXC NIKA

 

[LoveGod102]

No, because each instance of someone in a separate universe is a separate being, with their own mind and will. IMNAAHO.

ICXC NIKA

In reality yes that is true. But if this idea were reality, I don’t how that could be the case.
What does IMNAAHO mean?
I don’t see how this theory could ever be true, because, like you said, everyone has their own mind and will.

 

[anex]

The Multiple Universe theory or String Theory, I look at more as just science fun, not science fact. An thus does not mean anything in regards to free will.

But also you answered it for yourself by the word " Theory " in your title, that is all it is, a Theory.

 

[LoveGod102]

The Multiple Universe theory or String Theory, I look at more as just science fun, not science fact. An thus does not mean anything in regards to free will.

But also you answered it for yourself by the word " Theory " in your title, that is all it is, a Theory.

Yep, it is just a theory, if that. Really though, I just wanted to know if I could believe that it it is POSSIBLY true, without contradicting my belief in free will.
String theory, by the way, is not the same thing. It poses that there are 11 different dimensions, not an infinite number of alternate universes, and it doesn’t claim that the dimensions are created by the decisions made in other dimensions. The dimensions are only a small part of string theory though, which, according to NOVA on PBS is backed up by mathematical equations. I’m not physicist though, so I haven’t studied the the math myself.
I find string theory much more plausible than than the alternate universe theory I brought up.

 

[laircy]

Doesn’t it hold that a new universe is created every time someone makes a decision? That would be like saying God has to make another universe every time we use free will, which if you think about it makes no sense at all.

 

[LoveGod102]

Doesn’t it hold that a new universe is created every time someone makes a decision? That would be like saying God has to make another universe every time we use free will, which if you think about it makes no sense at all.

I think it does, or at least some versions of it do. I think that one could believe that God chooses to do so, rather than having to, and a lot of things God does don’t really make sense to us. That said, it doesn’t make much sense to me either, and I doubt it is true.

 

[GEddie]

In reality yes that is true. But if this idea were reality, I don’t how that could be the case.
What does IMNAAHO mean?
I don’t see how this theory could ever be true, because, like you said, everyone has their own mind and will.

In My Not At All Humble Opinion.

 

[George_Stegmeir]

I have said it before, and I will say it again. Some people have been exposed to so much TV , Cinema, and Science Fiction that they confuse fiction with reality. They have lost sight that these things are simply amusements that have little basis in scientific fact. That is why it is called Science Fiction.

 

[phil19034]

I have said it before, and I will say it again. Some people have been exposed to so much TV , Cinema, and Science Fiction that they confuse fiction with reality. They have lost sight that these things are simply amusements that have little basis in scientific fact. That is why it is called Science Fiction.

Well… Creditable scientests have offered this theory.

But I believe it’s not that every decision makes a new universe, but that for every decision that is a POSSIBLE alternate universe where a different decision/choice was made.

That said, there are a number of theories out there which are a bit fetched… But then again we will never know the Mind of God.

God Bless

 

[Auntie_A]

“Every hair on your head is numbered.” indicates that whatever “multiple universe” is chosen by us in our free will, a merciful God knows of it, and has an antidote for it, if necessary. It’s a greater chemical combination than we need to worry about. Our focus should be on making as good a choice as we can for ourselves, our families, and our community.

 

[oldcelt]

“Every hair on your head is numbered.” indicates that whatever “multiple universe” is chosen by us in our free will, a merciful God knows of it, and has an antidote for it, if necessary. It’s a greater chemical combination than we need to worry about. Our focus should be on making as good a choice as we can for ourselves, our families, and our community.

If their is an antidote, then it is not free will. It is that God playing with his human slaves. Do what you want, I have a plan and nothing you do will alter that. If you don’t do what I want I will negate your action and send you to hell for your stupidity.

 

[LoveGod102]

If their is an antidote, then it is not free will. It is that God playing with his human slaves. Do what you want, I have a plan and nothing you do will alter that. If you don’t do what I want I will negate your action and send you to hell for your stupidity.

Why do you think we are slaves? This multiple universe theory is just an idea, and likely not true. In reality, we most certainly have free will.
God does have a plan for each of us, and we can’t change what His plan is, no. But God will not force us to cooperate with His plans. His plans are for our own good. Scripture says that God has plans to prosper us, and not to harm us. His plan for each of us, ultimately is for us to choose heaven. But like I said, he won’t force us or coerce us.
God sends no one to hell. People choose hell. Why would anyone choose hell? Hell is being totally away from God, completely out of His presence. Heaven is being totally and completely, IN His presence. If someone, by their actions, or lack thereof, chooses to totally reject God and never changes their mind, then they would not want to be with God. Who would want to spend eternity with someone you have completely rejected? For these people, unfortunately, heaven would be worse torture than hell would. This is not God’s fault.
To say that God sends people to hell, is like this: say that your friend does something very terrible to you or someone you love. You say that you will forgive him, but he says “No, I don’t want your forgiveness.” This is what we say if we refuse to repent of our sins. People then get mad at the forgiving friend because the offender is in a very bad state from his lack of repentance. This is like blaming God for people being in hell.

No one goes to hell for their “stupidity”. Really though, it’s ignorance, not stupidity.
If someone does something wrong, but, by no fault of their own, they did not know it was wrong, then God is not offended. It is not a sin, and God will not punish you for it.