Quantum Physics

Discoveries in QP have fundamentally changed our perception of reality. How does our heightened understanding of the innermost workings of the universe affect our belief in God, our understanding of Jesus and his purpose, our identity as individuals, our concept of community, and the purpose and relevance of religion in general?

General:

This Is What the World’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer Looks Like

The biggest flipping challenge in quantum computing

In a major breakthrough, IBM is selling its first quantum computers.

Intel has made significant progress toward development of a Quantum Computer-on-a-chip.

Quantum entanglement, the discovery that atoms are paired together in a way that bends time and space, has phenomenal implications for people of faith. Humans are atomic creatures. We are interconnected in a more profound way than we once knew: at a sub-molecular level, in the core of our being. My theological thoughts on quantum entanglement are here and here.

QP and The Nature of God

Here is an excellent, if concise, summary of the pros and cons of several different “theories of everything” being debated.

Here are a few posts about the spiritual implications of quantum theory, and some useful language if you’re interested in using quantum physics in your church:

QP and The Nature of Realities/God as Multi-Dimensional Consciousness

Scientists Used IBM’s Quantum Computer to Reverse Time, Possibly Breaking a Law of Physics

‘Remarkable’ Mathematical Proof Describes How to Solve Seemingly Impossible Computing Problem

Unexplained Phenomena Keep Suggesting the Universe Isn’t What We Thought

Has The Pandemic Launched Us Into The Age Of The Metaverse?

A Meta-Theory of Physics Could Explain Life, the Universe, Computation, and More

IBM RESEARCH | FLICKR The subjective nature of “truth” and “reality” are discussions for which every postmodern pastor, preacher, or faith professional must be prepared. The postmodern mindset is one of continual incredulousness. Is there objective truth in a world that science implies is entirely subjective? https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613092/a-quantum-experiment-suggests-theres-no-such-thing-as-objective-reality/

What if time—and the universe—had no beginning? https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2019/06/07/does-time-have-a-beginning/#4e67037b513b

If time is essentially a construct of our conscious minds, perhaps the entirety of reality is as well (when you read this article, also consider that perhaps God is the conscious observer): https://dailygalaxy.com/2019/07/a-smoky-dragon-the-cosmos-is-a-participatory-universe-weekend-feature/

This book review is an excellent summary of Becker’s analysis of competing quantum physics theories, including the conscious observer theory above, and the many-worlds theory popularized by the Marvel universe (among others): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/books/review/adam-becker-what-is-real.html

Quantum Jesus

Here are some blog posts that apply discoveries in QP to Christian ideologies.

A fascinating article about the quantum ideas Jesus’ resurrection evokes, by an MIT professor of nuclear science and engineering: http://www.veritas.org/can-scientist-believe-resurrection-three-hypotheses/

Quantum God

These articles and blog posts help postmodern Christians understand the theological implications of QP.

QP and Prayer

For anyone who ever wondered if prayer is worthwhile, the revelations of string theory and entanglement should be convincing evidence. If we are entangled on a sub-molecular level, and if God is the resonator of our sub-molecular being, then when we pray or meditate, we are very much affecting the flow of energy in the universe. Prayer tunes us into the frequency of God, out of which all things are sustained. A fine take on the implications of quantum entanglement for prayer:  http://countrysideucc.org/mediacast/the-way-of-jesus-a-journey-through-luke-part-13-quantum-prayer/