We believe that the universe is not self caused. But how do we then explain the asexual reproduction of a bacteria that makes more copies of itself?
We believe that the universe is not self caused. But how do we then explain the asexual reproduction of a bacteria that makes more copies of itself?
Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 4 years ago
Interesting question!
A further answer from a different perspective:
The universe is a closed system and therefore caused by something outside itself (it is not something from nothing).
However, a bacterium is not a closed system - it takes in energy and material from the outside, and uses this to reproduce. So therefore it a different situation.
If it could originate itself or reproduce infinitely without feeding or requiring any materials or energy, this would be an example of self-causing its existence. (Thanfully this does not happen, or it we would be overwhelmed!)
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