In the traditions of many religions throughout the world (including Judaeo - Christian beliefs), there has long been a sustained believe 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?