In order to infer from this that the universe has a cause of its existence the proponent of the kalam cosmological argument must prove that the past is finite, that the universe began to exist at a certain point in time. The crucial premise of the kalam cosmological argument, then, is the second: âThe universe has a beginning of its existenceâ.
Penn Yan is located in Yates County, NY. The population is 5,295, making Penn Yan the largest city in Yates County. There are 3 public schools in Penn Yan with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Penn Yan is very low, and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
The northern and eastern town lines are defined by the Mohawk River with Saratoga County, New York, on the opposite bank. The south town line is the town of Colonie in Albany County. Lock 7 of the Erie Canal is located in the town. The town is bordered by the city of Schenectady to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.1 square miles (39.0 km 2), of which 14.2 square miles (36.7 km 2) is land and 0.89 square miles (2.3 km 2), or 5.92%, is water.