Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument and the Cosmic Bomb Hypothesis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2026
Abstract
I examine the premises of William Craig’s influential Kalam Cosmological Argument (KCA). I show that once those premises are properly understood, they can be seen to be compatible with an atheistic account according to which the universe emerged spontaneously from non-personal timeless stuff. The plausibility of such a timeless stuff scenario undermines Craig’s claim that the KCA shows that the universe was created ex-nihilo by God. This is a previously unrecognized weakness of Craig’s KCA.
Recommended Citation
Wielenberg, Erik J. (2026) "Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument and the Cosmic Bomb Hypothesis," Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers: Vol. 42: Iss. 2, Article 7. DOI: 10.37977/faithphil.2026.42.2.7 Available at: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/faithandphilosophy/vol42/iss2/7
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