This is a pretty old argument but....

2. the only way for us to see those galaxies would be if the speed of light was much faster. if that was true then the sun would have scorched the earth because E=MC^2

what??

1. how can you not see the issue? you're worshipping a God who WILLFULLY decieves you

2. the only way for us to see those galaxies would be if the speed of light was much faster.

if that was true then the sun would have scorched the earth because E=MC^2

you've never heard this argument?

alright, let me explain

E=MC^2. This is an equation which describes the amount of energy contained in a defined amount of mass. In other words, how much mass will you get if you convert a specific amount of mass into pure energy. Energy in joules=Mass in kilograms times C which is the speed of light in meters per second, squared.

The Sun generates heat and light through a process called thermonuclear fusion (you should have known this already), where 2 hydrogen and or helium nuclei are fused together under high pressure and heat.

During this reaction, a small amount of mass (5% of the mass, which is about 5 million tons of hydrogen converted into hydrogen) is converted into pure energy. If the speed of light was once much faster in the supposed 6000 years of the universe's history, then the amount of energy generated from the sun would have been enough scorch the earth and probably melt it. lets do a quick calculation. 13.7 billion divided by 6000. In order for us to see galaxies 13.7 billion light years from earth, then the speed of light would have to be 2.3 million times as much as it is. That means the sun's energy output would be 2.3 million times as much as is, therefore melting the earth

there is this thing called the hubble constant. we dont know for sure what it is, but we have a ballpark estimate of what it is. So, hubble's law says galaxies which are farther away from us are moving away from us faster. We know this because of the redshift. If a galaxy is extremely redshifted, then it is moving away from us VERY rapidly, and it is VERY far away because of the hubble constant

Hubbles law:

the velocity of a galaxy can be found by v = H x d

v=velocity of the galaxy
h= hubbles constant
d=distance to observer

Redshift is best used on galaxies that are more then 1 billion years away.

v can be found through the dopler shift.

Please note this is the first grade version

The full formula is: E = p*c^2 + (m*c^2)^2
Where p is the particle's momentum.

Mostly because a moving particle has more energy than a stationary one.

Not quite.
m is the rest mass of a particle, and c is the speed of light in a vacuum.

The full formula is: E = p*c^2 + (m*c^2)^2
Where p is the particle's momentum.

Mostly because a moving particle has more energy than a stationary one.

No. If the speed of light was much higher, then the mass of a proton would be much less. They balance out.

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• I fail to see why a decietful deity cannot exist.

You know, that is a very good point. If one is to accept that there is a God and it created this universe is any way contrary to our perception, then A Decietful God is the only Logical Conclusion.

But, Why is it that the possiblity of a Decietful God existing is so hard for someone to Accept when looking at the evidence of it.

It's as though humans are preprogrammed not to accept that conclusion. Of course, to me, it's easier to believe that God has no Intelligence with no particular "Meaning" or "Intent" to anything it does.

Anyway, just Musing.

Of course a moving particle has more energy. I think the point you are trying to make is that it also has more mass. If the speed of light increased then both the mass of the particles, it's kinetic energy, and the energy released when mass is anhilated all increase. This would result in a greatly expanded Sun being that a stars size is determined by the opposing forces of gravity and the pressure produced by fusion reactions.

How so?