Yes. Really
I bet you have an opinion nonetheless.
Because anything that happens no matter how bizarre, like the universe expanding faster than the speed of light, is natural.
Not quite right. Science has nothing to say about the supernatural because the purpose of science is to investigate and understand the natural universe. Anything ‘supernatural’, by definition, is not part of that universe.
If they observed something thought to be supernatural...it would now be natural. The supernatural is something that can't happen unless it does happen in which case its natural.
I just gave you my opinion
Cosmic inflation is a natural force that us not fully understood
The definition of supernatural is anything beyond our understanding or the laws of physics. Cosmic inflation is a phenomenon that causes the universe to expand faster than the speed of light. By the definition it is supernatural. However if cosmic inflation did occur, they'd simply move the supernatural goal posts once again because if something happens no matter how bizarre its natural. If it turns out our universe was intentionally caused it won't be deemed any more supernatural than the pyramids being intentionally caused to exist.
But we agree cosmic inflation is a theory only
Indeed one that has come under some withering criticism...
Then we can dismiss it as evidence of the supernaturalIndeed one that has come under some withering criticism...
Cosmic Inflation Theory Faces Challenges
The latest astrophysical measurements, combined with theoretical problems, cast doubt on the long-cherished inflationary theory of the early cosmos and suggest we need new ideaswww.scientificamerican.com
In the years since, more precise data gathered by the Planck satellite and other instruments have made the case only stronger. Yet even now the cosmology community has not taken a cold, honest look at the big bang inflationary theory or paid significant attention to critics who question whether inflation happened. Rather cosmologists appear to accept at face value the proponents' assertion that we must believe the inflationary theory because it offers the only simple explanation of the observed features of the universe. But, as we will explain, the Planck data, added to theoretical problems, have shaken the foundations of this assertion.
I imagine the scientists who have made a reputation based on cosmic inflation will fight hard to salvage it from attacks. If scientists were like Spock they'd just blindly follow the data where it leads without any emotional attachment to any outcome. They're all too human with money, fame, reputation, grants and so forth. The theory was always based on its explanatory power. The fact if true it explained several observations. That's often the hallmark of a good theory. The theory probably won't die anytime soon unless a better explanation comes along.
If it dies it means its back to the drawing board about how the universe came to be in the state its in.
Indeed one that has come under some withering criticism...
Cosmic Inflation Theory Faces Challenges
The latest astrophysical measurements, combined with theoretical problems, cast doubt on the long-cherished inflationary theory of the early cosmos and suggest we need new ideas
In the years since, more precise data gathered by the Planck satellite and other instruments have made the case only stronger. Yet even now the cosmology community has not taken a cold, honest look at the big bang inflationary theory or paid significant attention to critics who question whether inflation happened. Rather cosmologists appear to accept at face value the proponents' assertion that we must believe the inflationary theory because it offers the only simple explanation of the observed features of the universe. But, as we will explain, the Planck data, added to theoretical problems, have shaken the foundations of this assertion.
I imagine the scientists who have made a reputation based on cosmic inflation will fight hard to salvage it from attacks. If scientists were like Spock they'd just blindly follow the data where it leads without any emotional attachment to any outcome. They're all too human with money, fame, reputation, grants and so forth. The theory was always based on its explanatory power. The fact if true it explained several observations. That's often the hallmark of a good theory. The theory probably won't die anytime soon unless a better explanation comes along.
If it dies it means its back to the drawing board about how the universe came to be in the state its in.
Your definitions are interesting, but that's not how most people view the words. Most people understand that supernatural refers to things like gods, ghosts, souls, demons, miracles, and assorted legendary creatures that have no scientific basis or evidence.
No. Cosmic inflation is not a force at all. It is a theory. Nothing supernatural about it.
Or nature is god.
Bullshit, you have no idea about the origin of the universe, no one does.
Here is another way to describe it.
So for that reason my opinion is just as likely to be correct as anyone else's since no one 'knows' right?
