One example of a theoretic point to debate would be: "Why could an etheric form of energy have been appropriate, or usable, to produce larger energy units like quantum/atomic units, in a process whereby a structured universe could arise?"
Michael: Contributors here always get resistance when their model presents hypothetical ideas that are outside the Standard Model norm.
When one reduces to the 'why' of any phenomenon, there will always be question marks (??) (unless one communes directly.with the prime, causal initiator - humor here!). My 'simplo-reducto' (my term) is that the only two elements required for any created universe are: Energy and Intent . . . . . most theorists' models would require, at least, the 'energy' component . . . . if intelligence (as we know it) is involved, one would add the 'intent' factor.
Keep thinking Out-of-the-Box, Michael . . . . .it's a tough road, but worth it! In the future (not yet, sometime) folks will 'Google' "How Simple it Really is" for a better convergent understanding of our universe.