The “Just Right” Strongest Force in Nature Part II

However, it is not merely the existence of this force that is essential.  It is also critical that its strength be as finely tuned as it actually is.  If this force was even minutely weaker than it is, it would not be strong enough to overcome the repulsive force of one proton against another.  The result would then be that only Hydrogen would exist and nothing at all heavier.  On the other hand, if the strong force was minutely stronger, then no Hydrogen (one of the four major elements essential to life) at all would remain since the stronger attraction of the protons into the nucleus would result in only the heavier elements.  In either case, no life would be possible.  The required range of strength of the strong nuclear force is precise.  In the words of astro-physisist, Hugh Ross, “If it were just 2% weaker or .03% stronger than it actually is, life would be impossible at any time or place within the universe.”  (Hugh Ross. The Creator and the Cosmos. (NavPress, 2001), p.147.).

Scientists across the board recognize such a level of precision across a whole host of factors that are required for the existence of life.  In response, however, some seek an escape from belief in God by resorting to embracing the “multiverse” hypothesis.  That word is defined as the belief that there are perhaps an infinite number of alternative “universes” besides our own…and we just hit the cosmic “jackpot.”  I will critique that proposal (which I consider unscientific and absurd) on another occasion.   I conclude instead that the strong nuclear force is one more argument (among a host of others) which resoundly declares the existence of our intelligent and powerful Creator.