Can Something Exist Outside of Time?

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The discussion centers on the concept of atemporal entities and their existence outside of time and the Universe. Participants assert that by definition, the Universe encompasses all existence, making it impossible for anything to exist outside of it. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity regarding the term "outside of time," with a request for references to better understand the concept.

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If this question has been posed before I apologize, but is it possible for any objects and/or entities that are atemporal to exist?
 
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For something to exist outside the Universe is impossible, because by definition, the Universe comprises everything.

As for something to exist outside of time, I can't understand what that means. Can you post the reference or source where you read that?
 

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