Unveiling the Divine: Unveiling God's Light Through Scripture

A few passages declaring God is light:

• Isaiah 60:19

"No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory.

• 1 John 1:5: 

"God is light; in him there is no darkness at all."

• John 8:12:

 "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

• Revelation 21:23:

 "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp."

It's important to remember that these are just a few examples, and there are many other verses that use light imagery to describe God and his nature. As such God is constant. Nature reflects this fact.

Equations across various scientific disciplines that rely on the speed of light, denoted by "C"

Here are some examples:

Basic Physics:

• Einstein's theory of relativity: E = mc^2 (energy equals mass multiplied by the speed of light squared)

• Time dilation: t' = t / sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2) (where t' is the time measured in a moving frame, t is the time measured in the stationary frame, and v is the relative velocity)

• Length contraction: L' = L * sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2) (where L' is the length measured in a moving frame, and L is the length measured in the stationary frame)

• Doppler effect: f' = f * sqrt((1 + v/c) / (1 - v/c)) (where f is the original frequency of a wave source, and f' is the observed frequency)

Electromagnetism:

• Maxwell's equations: These equations describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields, and they all involve the speed of light.

• Electromagnetic waves: c = λf (where c is the speed of light, λ is the wavelength of the wave, and f is the frequency)

• Light intensity: I = P / A (where I is the intensity of light, P is the power of the light source, and A is the area over which the light is spread)

• Michelson-Morley experiment: This experiment relied heavily on the speed of light to show that there is no "aether" through which the Earth moves.

• Cosmology: The speed of light is used to measure distances to stars and galaxies in the universe (e.g., redshift).

• Particle physics: The speed of light sets the limit on the speed of any object with mass.

This is just a small selection of the many equations that rely on the speed of light. 

Can light be variable?

Here's what would happen if the speed of light varied:

Immediate effects:

• Fundamental constants: If c changes, it would affect other fundamental constants like the fine-structure constant, impacting the strength of electromagnetism, chemistry, and nuclear stability. This could have cascading consequences for everything from atomic structure to stellar evolution.

• Time and space: Relativity's core principles rely on a constant c. A variable c would require a complete redefinition of time dilation, length contraction, and the fabric of spacetime itself.

• Electromagnetism: Maxwell's equations would need revision, potentially altering electromagnetic interactions, light propagation, and even phenomena like charge and magnetism.

Long-term effects:

• Star formation and evolution: Variable c could impact stellar processes like fusion and nucleosynthesis, potentially changing how stars form, live, and die.

• Cosmology: Distances to celestial objects would become ambiguous, and understanding the universe's age and expansion would require new frameworks. 

• Psalms 19:1-2. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. This knowledge would become problematic.

• Communication and technology: Light-based communication, GPS, and radar systems would be thrown into disarray, requiring significant technological adjustments.

Overall impact:

• Uncertainty: A variable c introduces immense uncertainty across various scientific domains, demanding major revisions in our understanding of the universe and its laws.

• Potential instability: Depending on the nature of the variation, the universe might become unstable or even impossible to exist with certain values of c.

The current understanding of physics heavily relies on c as a constant.

The idea of "fine-tuned laws of nature" and the constant speed of light are intertwined in a fascinating and complex way. 

Here's what we know:

Fine-tuning argument:

This the values of certain fundamental constants in physics, like the speed of light, are incredibly specific and crucial for the existence of life as we know it. Even slight changes in these constants could have drastically different consequences, potentially preventing stars, elements, and even atoms from forming.

Speed of light's role:

The speed of light (c) influences numerous aspects of our universe:

• Electromagnetic force: This force, crucial for chemical reactions and life, depends on c. If c were lower, the interactions between protons and electrons would be stronger, leading to heavier atoms that wouldn't readily fuse in stars, impeding elements needed for life.

• Nuclear forces: The strong nuclear force, holding protons and neutrons together, is influenced by c. A different value could alter nuclear stability, impacting elements and potentially preventing complex molecules like DNA from forming.

• Time dilation and relativity: The speed of light underpins Einstein's theory of relativity, affecting our understanding of time, space, and gravity. Changes in c could alter these fundamental concepts, making our universe unrecognizable.

God's natural theology  would garner no effect to the lost. Romans 1:20

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Examples of fine-tuned laws:

• Electromagnetic fine-structure constant: This constant governs the strength of electromagnetism. If it were slightly different, stars wouldn't burn efficiently, and elements needed for life would be scarce.

• Cosmological constant (CC): This constant influences the expansion of the universe. If it were too high, the universe would expand too rapidly for stars and galaxies to form. If too low, the universe would collapse too quickly. The old testament says 12 times that God stretches (CC) apart the heavens. It is fine tuned to one chance in 10^120 tries. Here's a fantastic 2:30 min YouTube.

Jeremiah 33:25 claims God established laws of the universe

Here's a breakdown of the verse and how it's interpreted:

The Verse:

"This is what the LORD says: 'If I have not made my covenant with day and night and established the laws of heaven and earth..." (Jeremiah 33:25, NIV)

Interpretation:

• Literal interpretation: This view takes the verse literally, meaning God created and governs the natural laws of the universe, from the alternation of day and night to the broader laws of physics and astronomy.

Conclusion 

Established: God is light. Light is replicated in the universe.

Light in the universe represents fine-tuned principles.

God demonstrates immutability through light's unchanging nature.