Question: In the traditions of many religions throughout the world (including Judaeo – Christian beliefs), there has long been a sustained belie that the Universe as we know it today did not exist forever in the past, and that there was a spontaneous act which gave birth to all that has been, and all that will be. In other words, the Universe itself has not been eternal as our senses might indicates at first glance, …
Which of the following options can meaningfully complete the above sentence?
The passage given talks about the inception of the universe with respect to religious beliefs. The last sentence of the passage states that although our senses perceive the universe to be eternal, this is not actually the case. Thus, an option complementing the last sentence is required.
Option 1 mentions that the universe has a limited lifespan and thus, continues the idea mentioned in the last sentence
(of the universe not being eternal). Option 1 completes the paragraph in an apt manner.
Option 2 is illogical as it would contradict the last sentence.
Option 3 repeats the idea mentioned in the last sentence, as most of the religions believe that the universe has not been in existence forever.
Option 4 presents an irrelevant data, and can be eliminated.
Option 5 contradicts the gist of the passage, which states that the universe was (born) created due to a sudden spontaneous activity.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.