The Interdimensional Hypothesis CH 10

Commentary: This posting is in a series of posts summarizing the book, "Lights In The Sky and Little Green Men" by Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples, and Mark Clark. Hugh Ross is a scientist in physics and Clark has a PHd in political science. The other authors specialize in social sciences, philosophies, and international relations.  The full series can be reviewed at UFOs an Alternative Look.

The Interdimensional Hypothesis, IDH

The point of this chapter as posed by Hugh Ross is the debate regarding whether or not science opens a Pandora's Box affirming that the natural and supernatural interface. This situation stirs apprehension in many scientists who avoid any connection between science and religion as well as the paranormal. Ross points out that humanity is relentlessly curious about the paranormal and supernatural.

Ross reviews his previous discussions on the topics of supernatural, natural explanations of UFO’s, cover-ups, conspiracies, and the abundant evidence of residual UFO’s. He offers that science’s methodical approach to questions of the tangible and intangible incorporates principles of logic that have been applied for centuries testing truths. Then Ross seeks to apply the scientific method to IDH which seems to be beyond the reach of objective analysis.

Ross explains that M-Theory, a ten dimensional model, solves the objective analysis problem, the troubling contradiction between gravity and quantum physics, and then corroborates special and general relativity. With respect to the supernatural these findings do more than settle the contradiction. The findings establish limits regarding origins and provide new testing tools for those who root their religious and philosophical beliefs in verifiable truths answering the validity of interdimensional hypothesis.

Comment:  Scientific methods in atom smashing, M-Theory, and others have confirmed that the universe is bounded. There is an upper, 10⁺⁴⁰ meter, and lower limit, 10^-30 meters. There is nothing physical beyond these limits that affect the natural. Thus, science cannot apply beyond these limits. Although there maybe some use of the scientific method applied beyond these limits.  The question begs, what is on the other side of these limits?  That is an exploration of cosmology, philosophy, or theology. 

Versions of IDH

In general, proponents of IDH conclude that RUFOs enter physical dimensions of space-time from other dimensions. Ross discusses numerous 'good ideas' about alternative dimensions in which RUFOs reside. He points out any suggestion that RUFOs come from dimensions between space-time dimensions or from between any other dimension attributed by M-theory misconstrues or misrepresents the science. Comment: I agree as the M-Theory brief was an attempt to illustrate the science and dimensional realms.  Ross further argues that physicists Jacques Valle's realm of a multi-verse is irrelevant from a physics standpoint.

Ross claims that there are forms of IDH completely consistent with scientific understanding. The principles of physics do not rule out a reality beyond the cosmos. In fact, the demonstrated reliability of space-time theorems of general relativity affirm a reality beyond space-time. Rational human speculation must reflect what evidence reveals about the cause and source of the universe. Science characteristics of constancy, consistency, order, freedom from contradiction, causality, and so on provide the litmus test for any deity or divine revelation. The science method can be applied to aid in determining which if any holy book affirms reality.

Comment:  The book The Privileged Planet argues that the Judeo-Christian God structured the universe for human exploration and discovery.  Hence, the scientific methods apply to Judeo-Christianity affirming and revealing the fingerprints of God on the universe. 

The ExtraDimensional Hypothesis

Science attests to a transcendent cause for the origin of the universe. Most books, theories, and doctrines relate the God or Gods to the boundaries of space-time or the other six dimensions. Only one book, the Bible, claims the existence of a God who is a personal creator and who can act outside the universe that includes space-time and six other tiny dimensions. The God of the Bible is said to be the one creator of the universe. Only the Bible makes the claim that the creator brought time into existence. Thus, time has a beginning and an end. The Bible also claims that the creator can act and does act with cause and effect capability outside of time.  For example, Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, 2Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:2, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17. In other words, the universe was made transcendantly from a source apart from matter, energy, length, width, height, and time. 

These verses attest to a creator outside the universe and creating from supernatural powers. The Bible asks us to place confidence in these claims which requires faith or trust in God. This faith is not blind nor does the Bible ask us for blind faith. God provides a framework or frame of reference for us the verify claims. Nonetheless, since the creator brought the universe into existence, he can certainly interact with the universe. The Bible does depict miracles that are non-repeatable phenomenon which cannot be verified by scientific rigor directly. For example, John 20:19, Luke 24:37-43. Christ appeared in physical form in rooms without entering through doors or windows. Within space-time this is impossible without access to other dimensions.

No other sacred book communicates so accurately about the natural realm than the Bible. The Bible demonstrates several points:

1. Correctly describes the personal chracterisitics of the creator as manifested in the natural
2. Predicts scientific discovery thousands of years prior to humanity's discovery
3. Invites and encourages testing as no other spiritual communication known to humanity

RUFO Options

Ross remarks that the Bible extensively, accurately, and uniquely describes the spiritual realm on any and all points that can be confirmed by scientific inquiry. Ross claims the spiritual realm is beyond matter, energy, and the associated 10 dimensional universe. Ross argues that no other Holy book or revelation including the UFO cult body of works depicts reality as accurately as the Bible. The Bible stands alone as the best source of trustworthy revelation about the spirit realm.

Ross presents the notion that the Bible declares the existence of God and two other distinct spiritual creatures; humans and angels. Humans and angels are spiritually aware and capable. Humans, at least for now, are Earthbound but angels are not and can manifest themselves in physical form within the framework God provides. A sizable minority of angels rebelled against God lead by Satan aka Lucifer and other designations. Those angels who followed Satan in rebellion are often called evil spirits, fallen angels, and/or demons; Matthew 25:41; Luke 10:18; Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Revelation 20:2.

Ross postulates that humans remain physically bound to the dimensions of the cosmos. Therefore, they cannot account for the unexplained or RUFO phenomena. While much of the UFO hysteria is of the human mind, fallen angels, in particular, remain as a possible cause. Ross then points to the character, behavior, and framework that God provides for ministering spirits, righteous angels, or evil spirits, fallen angels, and even God. God never acts out of character. Miracles that razzle-dazzle are not consistent with God's purposes or conduct. Thus, razzle-dazzle miracles are efforts to distract humans from God and consistent with evil purposes leading to the conclusion that RUFOs are efforts by fallen angels.

References:

Ross, H., Samples, K., and Clark, M. (2002). Lights in the sky and little green men: a rational christian look at UFOs and extraterrestrials. Navpress. Colorado.