Why Something Rather Than Nothing?

[Dreams4free]

Disclaimer: I'm not religious, nor have I prescribe myself to any organized religion. While this thread has religious implications, I believe the significant, larger focus behind the question is philosophical in nature. Purpose: The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Reason: A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. These are the web suggested definitions. My definitions for the words used in this proof are: Reason: The explanation(how/why) for an event based on the connections between different events. (often times, the reason(s) for action are determined by the "value" of what is yielded from executing the action. In this case the explanation is the value or product attained, which is based upon the connection between that value/product and the satisfaction it yields). Explanation (how): (how) the different events are connected Explanation (why): (why) the different events are connected Justification: The "rightness" of an action. A moral and arbitrary assessment of deciding an action. Purpose: The reason for the allocation of time and energy to achieve something. Synonymous with "why". Example: For what purpose did the atoms combine. -> For what reason did the atoms allocate/use time and energy to combine -> The reason why would be based on the value/reward of what is yielded by executing the action. -> The reason how would be based on the specific process in scientific terms ---------------------------------------------------------------------- So the Question: Why is there something rather than nothing? rephrased: Why is there a universe rather than no universe? rephrased again: For what purpose is there a universe rather than no universe. rephrased again: For what reason was time and energy allocated for there to be a universe rather than no universe. rephrased again: What is the explanation for the use of time and energy for there to be a universe rather than no universe. rephrased again: How was time and energy used for there to be a universe rather than no universe. Why was time and energy used for there to be a universe rather than no universe. rephrased again (In our case, we are concerned with the latter): For what purpose was time and energy used for there to be a universe rather than no universe. So the answer to the question of: Why is there a universe rather than no universe Can be found in the answer to the question: For what purpose was time and energy used for there to be a universe rather than no universe to achieve something. I will infer a few things: 1. The something that is sought after (the purpose) necessitates the existence of a universe. 2. The universe was created by time and energy to achieve something of necessity or value. 3. The creation of the universe was/is only possible through the previous existence of time/energy. Following the definition for all intents and purposes, you cannot create time and energy through time and energy. 4. Time/Energy would therefore be eternal constructs. This does not at all mandate the requirement that: 1. The purpose behind the creation of the universe is liable to "justification" of ones subjective interpretation of the rightness of the purpose. I'm conscious that scrutiny and criticism will be derived from my definitions of the words I used. Though, I did try to be as objective and clear as possible, I doubt the definitions will be unanimously approved.