“Then whoever made it is infinite, too,” Rosendo added hypothetically.
“An infinite effect implies an infinite cause––yes, certainly,” Josè answered.
“So, if God made the universe, He is infinite, is He not, Padre?”
“Yes.”
“Then He can’t be at all like us,” was the logical conclusion.
Josè was thinking hard. The universe stands as something created. And scientists agree that it is infinite in extent. Its creator therefore must be infinite in extent. And as the universe continues to exist, that which called it into being, and still maintains it, must likewise continue to exist. Hence, God is.
“Padre, what holds the stars in place?” Rosendo’s questions were as persistent as a child’s.
“They are held in place by laws, Rosendo,” the priest replied evasively. But as he made answer he revolved in his own mind that the laws by which an infinite universe is created and maintained must themselves be infinite.
“And God made those laws?”
“Yes, Rosendo.”