para bellum
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It sounds good but it does not fit the observations. In a closed universe, gravity should be slowing the rate of expansion- the opposite is what is observed. Not only is it expanding, but it's expanding at an increasing rate.Oscillating universe fits Hindu theology ... there is no beginning of time ... there is no end of time ... just the ying of an expanding universe; and the yang of the collapsing universe ... in perfect balance ...
It is what it is and there ain't no more ...
A collapsing universe also implies a reverse in entropy- e.g. going from a state of disorder to a state of order, which is contrary to 2LOT.
So I tend to think the Big Crunch, "not likely". Universe appears open to me. Continued expansion until ultimately the "Cold Death".
I know, quite dismal, lol. As you say, it is what it is...