I edited this question thoroughly, after reading it again and realizing which was the reason why it was closed.
Assume the speed of light would be infinite. Of course, one can wonder how it can be that this is the case (you can't answer that by saying "because of the infinite speed of light" because that's already assumed) but you can wonder just as well how it can be that the speed of light is finite (which I ask if an infinite light speed can be an explanation for this). So let us just assume that an effect anywhere in this a Universe causes simultaneously an effect on everywhere else.
In our Universe, it takes time for a cause to propagate and have an effect at a distance from the cause. I assume the cause is transferred by e.m. radiation or gravity, ignoring the fact that it's much more different to SEND a cause with the aid of gravity, but nevertheless is capable of doing so. The other two forces, the weak and strong ones, are obviously unable to send a cause to great distances.
Does this mean that all elements in the Universe cause (simultaneous) effects on everything else in the Universe, while actually, the rule that a cause precedes an effect can't be applied anymore in such a Universe? So you also can't speak anymore of cause and effect altogether.
What will be the implications (not to be confused with the consequences)for the motion of all elements present in this Universe? Will all these things still be able to move? I mean that even though these particles (seen apart) can move in continuous trajectories, will, seen in the light (speaking of which...) of their instantaneous connection with all other elements, an infinite speed of light make it impossible for all elements to move? Or do they form a holistic ensemble? Which infinite lightspeed can't enable them to move in synchrony.
It may all sound may sound somehow circular, but I don't think it is.
So the question arises, is an infinite speed of light the explanation for the fact that the actual speed of light is finite (whatever it's value). It can't obviously explain why the speed of light has a specific value, but that's another question.
Who has comments, suggestions, critic, explanations, or whatever in the light of my question?
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