We already know you reject general relativity; which is your choice by all means. Nevertheless, it is a fundamental theory in physics, extensively tested and amply confirmed.
In response to that comment from Chris, Dr Ken Smith (professional mathematician) wrote:
For those with sufficient knowledge of mathematics it is all explained in the 1973 book “The large scale structure of space-time” (Cambridge University Press) by S.W. Hawking and G.F.R. Ellis. I have already warned you about the extensive mathematical background required to understand everything in the book, but go to your nearest university library and read the Preface. The two major conclusions are outlined: (a) the final fate of massive objects as a black hole, and (b) the origin of the universe.
Hawking’s ideas about religion are fairly well known. What is not so widely known is that George Ellis is a Quaker, as well as being an expert in general relativity. So there is one prominent scientist who is not ashamed to admit his Christian beliefs, though, as Chris says, they are irrelevant to the deductions he (or any other scientist) makes from the field equations of general relativity.
And if anyone wants information about the tests of general relativity and the way it has been amply verified have a look at “Was Einstein Right?” by Clifford M. Will (Oxford University Press, 1988). This is written in a more popular style, and the information should be accessible to anyone who takes a bit of trouble.
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