The real religion?

[PETE_ROSE]

I agree! The observable universe is not on its own as you state. It appears that dark matter is present but exists as another layer rather than as a separate universe.

I enjoy astronomy and the study of such things. I am not close minded to the theory of the multiverse personally, however it looks more idea than substance. String theory showed some promise but did not withstand peer review and answer the correlations of physical laws and math. Way above my head but I have read into it.

It's not that I dislike randomness, I was once upon a time quite a gambler and enjoyed games of chance and the theory of large numbers. Looking at our surroundings and attempting to understand things based on what we actually can see, measure and test, does not seem to be an exercise in futility.

On a deeper level, I do believe assigning God to our lives can give us more meaning and value. I do not see that humans do a good job of this on our own by much of the conflict, death and destruction in the world. The original vision of the world through the lens of the creator was perfect and good. Hopefully it will return to that.