Response to “S U R G E” by SheLuvsGod

I was kindly asked by SheLuvsGod on Twitter to respond to one of her blog posts (which is found here). Here is my response:

“S” for “Second Law of Thermodynamics”

First of all, you’ve bastardized the Second Law of Thermodynamics beyond recognition. It says: “No process is possible in which the sole result is the transfer of energy from a cooler to a hotter body.” [Atkins, 1984, The Second Law, pg. 25]. At best, if one is trying to argue for your side, it implies that the amount of unusable energy within a closed system cannot decrease. It does not state that the Universe is running out of energy. Your utterance of the First Law of Thermodynamics (“the total amount of energy in the universe is constant”) contradicts what you believe the Second Law of Thermodynamics to mean. The Second Law of Thermodynamics allows for “pockets” within a closed system to exchange energy, thereby causing temporary increases in order. In other words, heat can travel from one part of a closed system to another part. One example of this is our Solar system. The duration of this temporary increase in order can be just “a blink of an eye” on a cosmological time scale, but represent millions of years to you and me. That’s why you see order. You’ve proven nothing but your lack of understanding of the Laws of Thermodynamics.

“U” for “Universe is Expanding”

You’ve bastardized yet another concept, this time the Big Bang. You should really consider taking some classes if you’re interested in these subjects. The Big Bang cosmological model says nothing about how the initial conditions of the Universe came to be, it’s a model of what those conditions were and the subsequent development of the Universe. If you want to address how something can come from nothing, first apply it to your god. You’re not going to convince anyone by saying that the Universe needs to have a cause, and that said cause is god, if you then say that god doesn’t need a cause.

“R” for “Radiation from the Big Bang”

The Big Bang was not an explosion. You really should understand the science before you use it. I’m trying to help you out here. Don’t state laws and concepts incorrectly because, if your readers have any level of education in related fields, they’ll destroy your arguments. I’m a Computer Scientist, not an Astrophysicist, yet your ignorance on these subjects is evident. Don’t show it off, eradicate it.

“G” for “Great Galaxy Seeds”

When George Smoot said “… it’s like looking at God”, he did not intend to imply that the discovery offered proof of God’s existence, it was a religious metaphor [George Smoot, 1994, Biography, Vol. 55, No. 4]. Do you know what that is? When you say “Looking at God is a pretty big claim, guys!”, in reference to his quotes taken out of context, you only look silly. I believe you’re better than that.

“E” for “Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity”

I’m happy to see that you’ve acknowledged that these terms and concepts may be difficult for you to understand, but I’m afraid it’s a great understatement. The Universe having a beginning is irrelevant to the existence of any god, including YHVH. Yes, Einstein said that an expanding Universe irritated him. Why do you assume that the reason was because “it made God look more reasonable and necessary”? You assume too much, you read what that which is not really there, you quote mine. These are not desirable traits. I encourage you to be honest, to strive for excellence, to grow in knowledge, and to be a person of integrity.

I wish you well, Miss. With much love from one human being to another, from an Atheist to a Christian…

JezuzFree.

SheLuvsGod posted about me in her blog (which is found here). Here is my response:

I think this post stands to benefit from what was said in Twitter after I read it.

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree lemme know what u think about the note i wrote b/c of u

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod You’re practically a textbook case. Your blog post about me is what is called the “No True Scotsman” fallacy

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod “Christians can’t become Atheists.” I was Christian & am now Atheist. “No true Christian can become Atheist”

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree lol u have a biased term or phrase for everyone who doesn’t agree w/ u. godofgaps,notruescotsman,quotemining,pascalwager lol!

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree it’s like no matter what someone says that’s true, you’ll just stamp a phrase on it as if that makes it not true anymore lol!

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod The fact that every tactic you use has a name should serve as a hint to you: “You are a victim of delusion.”

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree technically that doesn’t apply here b/c ur not really an atheist. ur just faking remember?

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree plus u “left” for the wrong reasons. u were never a Christian b/c u never had a personal relationship. so at least do that much about

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod I owe you no explanation, but I volunteer that I’ve always sought to live with integrity and WAS a Christian

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod I suggest you seek to live with integrity & not assume of others what you do not know. It’s false testimony.

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree But don’t you at least admit that you MIGHT have been THINKING something that was wrong for 28 years? y not try again for a week.

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree I think you should give it one more try because you confused religious acts w/ relationship. It’s not fair to Jesus

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree But didn’t my note make any sense to you? I know you didn’t think the whole thing was bologne.

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod I lived for my “savior”, ached for the “lost”, gave glory to “him”, “he” was my best friend & I was in love.

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree u know the lingo that’s for sure! but u didn’t know the man. u don’t know what ur missing.

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod Once again, “your future actions do not change who you truly are today.” You too can be an Atheist tomorrow.

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree i’d be a fool to do that. i’d lose everything.

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod I did believe “god” was there for all of that time, as you do now. I no longer believe and have lost nothing

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? you’ve lost more than you know if u continue in this fashion

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree But God never left you. He loves you.I felt His love for you real strong I believe it was the second day I wrote you. STRONG love

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod Stay where you are. If you think you’re “moral” because of god, we’re all better off if you stay a Christian

From @SheLovsGod to @JezuzFree u better know it! if I didn’t have bible morals i would have done some crazy stuff to u by now lol

From @JezuzFree to @SheLuvsGod That’s why we’re different. This Atheist can love a Christian & seek to live life of integrity without a god