• Devans99
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    Proof Eternalism is Correct

    First prove that time has a start:

    - The universe follows rules that our described by mathematics. Negative infinity does not exist mathematically. Proof: there is no number X such that X< all other numbers because X-1<X. Hence eternity (in time) is impossible

    - If time did not have a start then an actual infinity of time has passed so far which is impossible

    - Imagine an eternal being; impossible to exist; he would have no start. Being is possible we therefore conclude Eternal is not

    - If reality is eternal (in time)
    - it has no temporal start
    - so it can’t exist

    - Time came to a stop at the Big Bang (likely candidate for start of time).

    Next, prove Eternalism:

    - Time had a start
    - Imagine a timeless being
    - Looking at a universe
    - Which version does he see?
    - ‘Latest’ does not mean anything timelessly
    - So it must be all versions
    - IE Eternalism
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