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Lemaître’s ideas stirred resistance because they felt too aligned with biblical narratives of creation, an unsettling thought for those who desired a clean division between science and theology. However, Edwin Hubble's eventual observations in 1929 corroborated Lemaître’s theories, radically reshaping the field of cosmology.
Metaphysics Misunderstood
As science constantly evolves, so too does our interpretation of the term "metaphysics." Originally a cataloging by Andronicus of Rhodes following Aristotle’s physical sciences, “metaphysics” came to be interpreted in a way that often removes itself from empirical inquiry. Today, many treat metaphysical questions—such as the nature of existence itself—as beyond the scope of scientific pursuit.