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The physics taught in most schools describes the universe in terms of [[Galilean relativity]] in which only the durationless present exists.  This concept is known as [[presentism (philosophy of time)|presentism]] and is widely believed.

The physics taught in most schools describes the universe in terms of [[Galilean relativity]] in which only the durationless present exists.  This concept is known as [[presentism (philosophy of time)|presentism]] and is widely believed.

The modern [[theory of relativity]] provides a physical description of the universe which began at the [[Big Bang]]. [[NASA]] has been able to verify the time of the origin of the universe using the background radiation left over from the big bang. According to [[NASA]], time, space, and matter began 13.7 billion years plus or minus 1%.[http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_mm/mr_age.html Nasa WMAP AGE]  Since the discovery of the Big Bang scientists who agree to this theory consider time to have moved in a uni-direction forward direction. In this model the past precedes the present which precedes the future.

The modern [[theory of relativity]] provides a physical description of the universe which began at the [[Big Bang]]. [[NASA]] has been able to verify the time of the origin of the universe using the background radiation left over from the big bang. According to [[NASA]], time, space, and matter began 13.7 billion years plus or minus 1%.[https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_mm/mr_age.html Nasa WMAP AGE]  Since the discovery of the Big Bang scientists who agree to this theory consider time to have moved in a uni-direction forward direction. In this model the past precedes the present which precedes the future.

Opposite to the cosmic level, in the quantum world, the smallest distance that makes sense is the [[Planck length]]; at this level space-time itself becomes extremely distorted ([[quantum foam]]). Here the uncertainty principle allows particles and energy to briefly come into existence, and then annihilate, without violating conservation laws . Beyond the [[Planck time]] (1.855×10⁴³), time itself as we know it is meaningless.

Opposite to the cosmic level, in the quantum world, the smallest distance that makes sense is the [[Planck length]]; at this level space-time itself becomes extremely distorted ([[quantum foam]]). Here the uncertainty principle allows particles and energy to briefly come into existence, and then annihilate, without violating conservation laws . Beyond the [[Planck time]] (1.855×10⁴³), time itself as we know it is meaningless.

{{quotation|''One finds that time just disappears from the [[Wheeler-deWitt equation]], it is an issue that many theorists have puzzled about. It may be that the best way to think about quantum reality is to give up the notion of time - that the fundamental description of the universe must be timeless.'' Carlo Rovelli, physicist, University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France.  [http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jun/in-no-time Time May Not Exist]?

{{quotation|''One finds that time just disappears from the [[Wheeler-deWitt equation]], it is an issue that many theorists have puzzled about. It may be that the best way to think about quantum reality is to give up the notion of time - that the fundamental description of the universe must be timeless.'' Carlo Rovelli, physicist, University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France.  [https://discovermagazine.com/2007/jun/in-no-time Time May Not Exist]?

== Symbolism and eternity ==

== Symbolism and eternity ==

There is a folk story where a wise shepherd boy is brought to a king to answer three questions. The third question he is asked to answer is "How many seconds are in eternity?" The boy responds by telling the king there is a mountain that is one hour deep, one hour long, and one hour wide. It is comprised entirely of diamond and every century a little bird comes to sharpen its beak on the mountain. The boy tells the king that when the mountain is entirely worn down one second of eternity will have passed.

There is a folk story where a wise shepherd boy is brought to a king to answer three questions. The third question he is asked to answer is "How many seconds are in eternity?" The boy responds by telling the king there is a mountain that is one hour deep, one hour long, and one hour wide. It is comprised entirely of diamond and every century a little bird comes to sharpen its beak on the mountain. The boy tells the king that when the mountain is entirely worn down one second of eternity will have passed.

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The ''progression of eternity'' does not consist solely in [[spiritual]] development. [[Intellectual]] acquisition is also a part of universal [[education]]. The [[experience]] of the mind is broadened equally with the expansion of the spiritual horizon. Mind and [[spirit]] are afforded like opportunities for training and advancement.[http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper37.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper37.html&line=122#mfs]

The ''progression of eternity'' does not consist solely in [[spiritual]] development. [[Intellectual]] acquisition is also a part of universal [[education]]. The [[experience]] of the mind is broadened equally with the expansion of the spiritual horizon. Mind and [[spirit]] are afforded like opportunities for training and advancement.[https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper37.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper37.html&line=122#mfs]

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