The universe is NOT expanding and it is FINITE. Our known (visible) universe is encased (surrounded) by another dimension. Although space appears to extend to infinity, it actually has a 'curtain' which separates it from this other dimension. This other dimension can be called a parallel universe. It is possible to rip this fabric of space apart, allowing travel between these separate dimensions. Black holes are actually wormholes through this curtain which allow travel between these parallel worlds.
What this means, in essence, is that the universe is toroidal by design. In order to better understand the nature of the universe, read about Moebius strips, toroids, wormholes, black holes, and the 5th dimension. These are not fantastical, science fiction-type ideas but the stuff of serious, scientific research in attempts to understand our amazing and mysterious world. For example see here:
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Although most scientists perceive worm/black holes as shortcuts across great distances of (folded) space, I see them as doors to the alternate (parallel) universe...i.e., the OTHER SIDE.
So, yes, there really is a 'fabric' of space.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it...
...until proved otherwise.
Serve my faith stirred but not shaken.
Truth is an island (often deserted) in a sea of lies.
I said it....BELIEVE IT!
(Hey, somebody's got to be right)