Oh, I agree completely. I'm the wrong person to debate that with. I amm uncomfortable with any BB cosmology on philosophical grounds. Since the observational evidence is generally more compelling for some form of BB than for anything else I generally keep my mouth shut. But I don't have to like it.
This is kind of a long post just to suggest a book, but ... maybe reading the post about the book and what people say about it will be like a quick read comparably
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THE CULT OF THE BIG BANG - Was there A Bang? © 1995 William C. Mitchell
The big bang cosmology that is almost universally accepted as all but proven fact by the majority of cosmologists and scientists in related fields, may be in serious trouble. Virtually every book and every media article that bears any relationship to cosmology refers to a big bang that happened 10 to 15 billion years ago. The authors of that material occasionally mention a technical difficulty or two concerning the big bang, but almost invariably explain that those will soon be cleared up by a little more effort. There also have been occasional articles by those of opposing views that point out one or more serious flaws in big bang theory, but those writers are invariably dismissed by the established intelligentsia as misguided big bang bashers.
Until now there has been no attempt to gather all of the many big bang problems into a single document and to examine each of those in a consistent, rational manner. This book attempts to do just that. Both the many old, and some newer problems are presented and examined. In addition, serious questions are brought up regarding the validity of the alleged proofs of that theory. That is done in a manner that is readily understandable by those who have a general background in modern science.
Initial chapters introduce the topics of relativity, particle physics and quantum theory as related to current big bang cosmology. Standard big bang theory and its flaws are then presented. The newer inflationary version of big bang theory is also discussed. In order not to discredit the prevailing theory without offering alternatives, some of those are mentioned, and one is presented in some detail. This book, is recommended to skeptics who would like to examine some ideas that question the accepted cosmology.
From the Back Cover:
The Cult of the BIG BANG - Was There A Bang?
A definitive cosmological treatise Background is presented on relativity, particle physics and quantum theory as needed for an understanding of standard Big Bang Theory and the modifications of inflation theory. Those theories are introduced in an understandable manner. Next, the many flaws of Big Bang Theory, old and new, are described. Some solutions - based on scientific grounds - to some of those problems are proposed, and a possible alternative cosmology is presented. Why those theorists who adhere to Big Bang Theory present the appearance of cultists is also explained. Now that the flaws of Big Bang Theory have for the first time been gathered and presented in a single document, their combined impact cannot be ignored. The credibility of the Big Bang has been forever destroyed.
Response to The Cult of the Big Bang:
"Unheralded, unknown, and unbiased by any model leanings, William Mitchell's CULT OF THE BIG BANG masterfully exposes the groupthink that forces standard model cosmologists to reach far beyond the bounds of scientific fact to proclaim they have discovered artifacts that prove the creation' of the universe." - Anthony L. Peratt, plasma physics researcher and cosmologist at the Los Alamos National Laboratories
"I found (your book) to be a very scholarly and eloquent debunking of the Big Bang.... You have a remarkably ability to pick the villains in the field.... Progress (in the acceptance of alternate cosmologies) will require breaking the hold which academic science has on the media and financial support.... Keep up the good work. It is a long hard struggle." - Halton C. Arp, astronomer and cosmologist at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany
"You have raised valid points regarding the Big Bang Cosmology which has now become almost like a theology. I do hope that a sound assessment of cosmology will eventually be made." - Jayant V. Narlikar, Director, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in India
From The Preface:
Big Bang cosmology is so thoroughly entrenched that it is accepted as virtual truth throughout the scientific community and, as a result, throughout the general populace. Until a couple of years ago, despite some nagging concerns, I had accepted the prevailing Big Bang Theory. If it was acceptable to the great minds of the cosmological world, it certainly must have a lot going for it. But as my interest in the subject grew, and my retirement provided time for more study, problems multiplied and doubts increased. Cosmology articles and books would mention a problem here and there, but almost invariably they would be dismissed as of little consequence: insignificant aberrations to be cleared up after a little more effort was expended in support of the prevailing view. Once aware of this pattern, it became clear that enormous effort had been spent, and continues to be spent in support of the Big Bang. Obviously that is not the method of impartial research that is the hallmark of pure science. How could good and talented men in search of truth participate in these endeavors? Other forces must be at work to corrupt the process. As will be discussed in the text, the answer to that question is not the intentional sins of individuals, but merely the way the system works, resulting in what I call have facetiously called The Cult of the Big Bang.
