A Cosmic end and its Anthropological and Theological Implications

Abstract

Motivated by curiosity about the end of the universe, I consider the cosmic end at different scales. The question of the end of the universe is one of the big questions, which cut across human cultures. The scientific method is not the only approach for addressing such questions, but it is certainly an important one. We have quite a good picture of the early universe, but it remains a bit uncertain to predict its future scientifically. Our predictions depend on the different scales of time and space that we consider. Eventually, in the very distant future, the universe will be shredded. It is moving toward a final state in which it will be cold and dark. Obviously, this long-term scenario would be hostile to the existence of life. This prospect poses many questions at different levels: anthropological, philosophical, and religious. The search for answers is what humanity has been doing for centuries inspired by astronomical phenomena.