String theory is not the final word, it's not even the only proposition in town. Astrogenesis is a work in progress.
Unlike Faith, nobody is claiming to have the last word or the final answer.
The universe may be cyclic or a part of a greater system, etc, so regardless of religious claims, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, New Age or whatever, the fact is that nobody knows.
You obviously don't understand the word "faith". You use it all the time and don't seem to realize it. Just like the child and dog tracks in another thread, what can't be tested is accepted by faith.
You assume that it's me who doesnt understand faith. You are wrong. You base your assumption on faith.
Faith is often used as a blanket term, sometimes referring to trust or reliance or good will, done in 'good faith' etc, etc. But the essential meaning of faith in religion is a belief held without the support of evidence.
You can find it in the dictionary. It's nothing controversial.
Religions are systems of belief held on the basis of faith, the Hindu faith, the Christian faith, Islam and so on...all being faith based religions.
Now, you probably don't like this, but it's just how it is. If you aren't sure, check your dictionary.
