[Sentis]

Actually looking at it from a closer perspective determining if the universe has cycles of big bang, big crunches can tell us several things about the universe we live in now. The first thing that comes to mind is that if this is a continous cycle then the chances of humans being able to exist without a creator is not as far fetched as could be claimed if the big bang was a singular event. If we are in a continuous cycle in each cycle the laws of nature would be slightly different sooner or later natural laws would occur that make life possible. Thus we emerge during this cycle which is amicable for our survival.

[Scully]

if this is a continous cycle then the chances of humans being able to exist without a creator is not as far fetched as could be claimed if the big bang was a singular event

Oh, dear! Now you've "let the genie out of the bottle", as it were. Expect some disagreement (hoho) on this point! ;-)

[MacDorcha]

ok, try this... tie a ball to a rope, then tie the other end of the rope to the ceiling. back away from under the point were the rope is hanging, and drop the ball, allowing it to swing away from you (make sure it doesnt touch the ground) then let it swing back. it will never hit your face. why does it not hit your face? because it loses energy traveling away from you. if the laws of physics are the Law of the universe, which would be what you guys are trying to prove, then the bang-crunch cycle MUST end. if there is a definite end, there is a definite begining. thus, God.